Welcoming Home the Astronauts
Flickerstick · 2001
57 min · 12 tracks · indie rock
An eclectic blend of shimmering melodies and emotive lyrics that capture the essence of early 2000s indie rock.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- gradual builds and payoffs
- long, immersive listening sessions
- emotional reflective moments
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 2001, 'Welcoming Home the Astronauts' was Flickerstick's debut album following their win on VH1’s 'Bands on the Run', providing a significant boost to their visibility. At this point, they were navigating the transition from a regional act to national recognition, fueled by the exposure from reality television.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Blur· The Cranberries· Jordana
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Lift (With Love We Will Survive) 6:27
- 2 Got a Feeling 3:54
- 3 Beautiful 4:10
- 4 Smile 3:04
- 5 Coke 4:48
- 6 Sorry…Wrong Trajectory 4:35
- 7 Chloroform the One You Love 3:56
- 8 You’re So Hollywood 3:48
- 9 Talk Show Host 3:22
- 10 Hey or When the Drugs Wear Off 3:49
- 11 Direct Line to the Telepathic 9:34
- 12 Execution by X‐mas Lights 6:16
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
Sync your library
Everything you track here works immediately — no account needed. Create one when you want to sync across devices.