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Titanic Rising

Weyes Blood · 2019

57 min · 14 tracks · psychedelic folk

Haunting melodies entwined with lush orchestration create an ethereal soundscape that reflects contemporary existentialism.

Why this album works

'Titanic Rising' received widespread critical acclaim, landing on numerous year-end lists and solidifying Weyes Blood's status within the indie music scene. It reached No. 1 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart and was nominated for Best New Artist at the Grammy Awards, highlighting its cultural significance in contemporary music.
Best for
haunting melodies for introspection ethereal soundscapes for quiet moments cathartic reflections on existence
Context
By the time 'Titanic Rising' was released in January 2019, Weyes Blood, the stage name of Natalie Mering, had established herself with two previous albums. This third studio album marked her artistic breakthrough, showcasing a more refined sound that built on the lo-fi aesthetics of her earlier work while incorporating rich orchestral elements and introspective lyrics.
Stylistic neighbors
Jessica Pratt· Auri· Altın Gün

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 A Lot’s Gonna Change 4:22
  • 2 Andromeda Standout 4:40
  • 3 Everyday 5:07
  • 4 Something to Believe Standout 4:46
  • 5 Titanic Rising 1:36
  • 6 Movies Standout 5:54
  • 7 Mirror Forever 5:06
  • 8 Wild Time 6:09
  • 9 Picture Me Better 3:42
  • 10 Nearer to Thee 1:06

Disc 2

  • 1 A Lot Has Changed (Rough Trade session) 0:53
  • 2 Everyday (Rough Trade session) 4:16
  • 3 Something to Believe (Rough Trade session) 4:50
  • 4 Wild Time (Rough Trade session) 4:39

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