What's Next to the Moon cover

What's Next to the Moon

Mark Kozelek · 2001

30 min · 10 tracks · folk rock

Intimate arrangements blend melancholic melodies with vivid storytelling, capturing the essence of longing and heartache.

Top tracks — play these first

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    What's Next to the Moon — The title track encapsulates the album's introspective nature, merging imagery of longing with an understated melody that lingers long after listening.
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    Love at First Feel — This track showcases Kozelek's signature storytelling style, combining humor with vulnerability in a concise, impactful manner.
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    If You Want Blood — A cover that transforms the original into a haunting ballad, it highlights Kozelek's ability to reinterpret classic rock with emotional depth.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for focused listening
  • melancholic melodies for introspection
  • short tracks for quick engagement
  • yearning themes for emotional connection

Maybe skip if you

  • seeking high-energy excitement
  • prefer longer, sprawling albums

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2001, What's Next to the Moon is Mark Kozelek's first album following his time with Red House Painters. At this point in his career, he was transitioning from a band context to a more solo-driven approach, showcasing his distinctive folk rock sound.
Stylistic neighbors
Sun Kil Moon· Sufjan Stevens· Iron & Wine

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Up to My Neck in You 2:39
  • 2 Love at First Feel 2:12
  • 3 Love Hungry Man 1:40
  • 4 Bad Boy Boogie 4:48
  • 5 What's Next to the Moon 3:34
  • 6 Walk All Over You 2:58
  • 7 You Ain't Got a Hold on Me 3:15
  • 8 If You Want Blood 2:37
  • 9 Riff Raff 2:48
  • 10 Rock 'n' Roll Singer 3:30

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