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Virginia Creeper

Grant-Lee Phillips · 2004

48 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock

Introspective melodies weave through lush instrumentation, capturing a sense of nostalgia and emotional depth.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo reflective moments
  • nostalgic melodies for quiet nights
  • introspective listening on rainy days
  • emotional depth in lush arrangements

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy party tracks
  • prefer short, standalone songs

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Virginia Creeper' was released in 2004, Grant-Lee Phillips had transitioned from his early fame with Grant Lee Buffalo into a solo career that showcased his distinct storytelling. This album followed his previous release, 'Mobilize' (2001), and represented a continued evolution in his sound, integrating more folk influences and personal themes.
Stylistic neighbors
Jeff Buckley· Nick Drake· The Jayhawks

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Mona Lisa 4:11
  • 2 Waking Memory 4:07
  • 3 Lily-a-Passion 4:30
  • 4 Dirty Secret 3:37
  • 5 Always Friends 3:33
  • 6 Calamity Jane 3:44
  • 7 Josephine of the Swamps 5:22
  • 8 Far End of the Night 4:46
  • 9 Susanna Little 6:08
  • 10 Wish I Knew 3:58
  • 11 Hickory Wind 4:08

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