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Tom at Tut's

Tom McRae · 2011

74 min · 18 tracks · pop music

Intimate storytelling unfolds over lush instrumentation, blending folk influences with pop sensibilities in a reflective atmosphere.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    You Only Disappear — This opening track sets a contemplative tone with haunting melodies and poignant lyrics that encapsulate the album's overarching themes of loss and reflection.
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    End Of The World News (Dose Me Up) — With its driving rhythm and vivid imagery, this track stands out as a commentary on modern anxieties, showcasing McRae's ability to blend personal narrative with broader social observations.
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    My Vampire Heart — A standout for its emotional vulnerability, this song combines rich instrumentation with heartfelt lyrics about longing and desire, illustrating McRae's knack for storytelling.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • intimate storytelling in every track
  • reflective soundscape for quiet moments
  • cathartic release through melancholic melodies
  • patient unfolding of emotional themes

Maybe skip if you

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer upbeat, energetic listening

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2011, 'Tom at Tut's' is Tom McRae's fifth studio album, arriving after a five-year hiatus since his last project, 'King of Cards'. This period saw McRae exploring new sounds and approaches to songwriting, marking a significant evolution in his artistic direction.
Stylistic neighbors
David Gray· Damien Rice· Fink

Tracklist

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

  • 1 You Only Disappear 4:31
  • 2 Karaoke Soul 4:36
  • 3 'back at tut's' 0:47
  • 4 How The West Was Won 6:46
  • 5 'if you need a moment' 0:57
  • 6 End Of The World News (Dose Me Up) 6:37
  • 7 'that was pretty good' 0:36
  • 8 Hummingbird Song 4:46
  • 9 Sao Paulo Rain 5:09
  • 10 Border Song 5:30
  • 11 A & B Song 4:12
  • 12 Human Remains 4:46
  • 13 Silent Boulevard 5:41
  • 14 Bloodless 4:46
  • 15 My Vampire Heart 3:27
  • 16 The Boy With The Bubblegun 5:53
  • 17 'run to the hills' 0:55
  • 18 Language Of Fools 4:51

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