Warpaint
Happy Rhodes · 1991
54 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock
Ethereal melodies entwine with intricate arrangements, creating an atmospheric soundscape that blurs the lines between rock and art pop.
Top tracks — play these first
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Murder — This track showcases Rhodes' haunting vocals paired with darkly poetic lyrics, reflecting on themes of violence and introspection that permeate the album.
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Feed the Fire — A standout moment featuring soaring melodies and passionate delivery, this song encapsulates the album's emotional intensity and artistic ambition.
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Warpaint — The title track serves as a powerful culmination of the album's themes, merging rich instrumentation with Rhodes’ ethereal voice to create a mesmerizing experience.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dreamlike soundscapes for introspection
- gentle melodies for solitude
- haunting vocals evoke deep emotions
- thoughtful themes for reflective moments
- patient pacing that unfolds gradually
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer upbeat, fast-paced tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1991, Warpaint was Happy Rhodes' third studio album, following her critically acclaimed album, Rhodes I (1989). By this point in her career, she had begun to establish a unique identity within the alternative rock scene, marked by her distinct vocal style and introspective songwriting.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lisa Gerrard· Tori Amos· Kate Bush
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Waking Up 4:06
- 2 Feed the Fire 4:33
- 3 Murder 4:54
- 4 To Live in Your World 3:33
- 5 Phobos 5:13
- 6 Wrong Century 4:25
- 7 Lay Me Down 3:51
- 8 Terra Incognita 4:33
- 9 All Things (Mia ia io) 4:48
- 10 Words Weren't Made for Cowards 5:22
- 11 Warpaint 6:15
- 12 In Hiding 3:12
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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