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We Were Born in a Flame

Sam Roberts · 2003

57 min · 14 tracks · rock music

Energetic rock melodies mingle with introspective lyrics, capturing the essence of early 2000s Canadian music.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo exploration
  • introspective lyrics for reflection
  • energetic melodies for motivation
  • thoughtful sing-alongs with friends

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer short, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2003, 'We Were Born in a Flame' is Sam Roberts' debut album, marking his entry into the Canadian music scene after years of performing in various bands. The album helped establish Roberts as a significant voice in rock, blending folk influences with electric guitar-driven soundscapes.
Stylistic neighbors
The Tragically Hip· Arkells· Matthew Good

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Hard Road 4:05
  • 2 Where Have All the Good People Gone? 4:22
  • 3 Brother Down 4:24
  • 4 Higher Learning 4:05
  • 5 Dead End 3:38
  • 6 Taj Mahal 4:29
  • 7 Every Part of Me 3:45
  • 8 The Canadian Dream 4:58
  • 9 Rarefied 3:38
  • 10 On the Run 2:18
  • 11 Don't Walk Away Eileen 3:12
  • 12 No Sleep 4:02
  • 13 This Wreck of a Life 4:54
  • 14 Paranoia 5:48

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