Where'd You Learn to Kiss That Way? cover

Where'd You Learn to Kiss That Way?

The Field Mice · 1998

157 min · 36 tracks · indie rock

Delicate melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, capturing the essence of indie pop's emotional landscape.

Why this album works

This album has been celebrated for its poignant songwriting and melodic craftsmanship, influencing subsequent generations of indie pop bands. Notably, it has received critical acclaim for its raw honesty and was pivotal in solidifying The Field Mice's legacy within the UK indie scene.
Best for
long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys introspective late-night reflections
Context
Released in 1998, 'Where'd You Learn to Kiss That Way?' marked The Field Mice's final studio album before their disbandment. This album came after a series of influential releases in the late 1980s and early 1990s, showcasing the band's evolution into a more refined sound while maintaining their signature emotional depth.
Stylistic neighbors
The Cranberries· Jordana· Splean

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Five Moments 5:16
  • 2 If You Need Someone Standout 3:43
  • 3 Sensitive Standout 5:02
  • 4 Couldn't Feel Safer 3:44
  • 5 Below the Stars 5:32
  • 6 Coach Station Reunion 3:07
  • 7 Everything About You Standout 2:23
  • 8 It Isn't Forever 5:59
  • 9 Between Hello and Goodbye 2:26
  • 10 And Before the First Kiss 5:53
  • 11 Tilting at Windmills 4:35
  • 12 Missing the Moon 6:59
  • 13 Let's Kiss and Make Up 6:09
  • 14 Triangle 6:06
  • 15 Canada 3:25
  • 16 Anyone Else Isn't You 4:11
  • 17 September's Not So Far Away 4:11

Disc 2

  • 1 Emma's House 3:36
  • 2 Landmark 5:08
  • 3 Willow 4:20
  • 4 Holland Street 2:51
  • 5 Clearer 3:54
  • 6 Quicksilver 4:59
  • 7 Star of David 5:20
  • 8 When Morning Comes to Town 5:14
  • 9 The Last Letter 2:43
  • 10 Indian Ocean 5:04
  • 11 This Love Is Not Wrong 3:18
  • 12 Fabulous Friend 2:52
  • 13 White 4:47
  • 14 When You Sleep 3:32
  • 15 An Earlier Autumn 2:01
  • 16 End of the Affair 4:12
  • 17 This Is Not Here 5:11
  • 18 A Wrong Turn and Raindrops 4:20
  • 19 So Said Kay 5:04

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