Wide-Eyed Wonder
The Choir · 1989
41 min · 11 tracks
Bright melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a rich tapestry of alternative rock and jangle pop.
Top tracks — play these first
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Someone to Hold on To — This opening track sets a contemplative tone with its yearning lyrics and melodic hooks, embodying the album's exploration of connection and longing.
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Wide-Eyed Wonder — The title track encapsulates the album’s themes of innocence and discovery, blending lush instrumentation with an emotive vocal delivery that resonates deeply.
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Robin Had a Dream — This track stands out for its surreal storytelling and dreamy atmosphere, showcasing the band's ability to create vivid imagery through their songwriting.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wistful reflections on love
- gentle melodies for introspection
- midday daydreaming soundtrack
- short tracks for easy listening
- playful tunes with subtle depth
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy excitement
- prefer long, sprawling epics
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Wide-Eyed Wonder is The Choir's fourth studio album, released in 1989 during their transition from indie to a more polished sound. This period followed the critical acclaim of their previous album, Chase the Kangaroo, marking a significant evolution in their musical approach.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Ocean Blue· Lush· Ride
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Someone to Hold on To
The narrative shifts from isolation to a desire for companionship becomes pivotal as it highlights vulnerability.
This transition marks a crucial emotional pivot in the song, contrasting earlier themes of loneliness with an urgent plea for connection.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Someone to Hold on To 3:50
- 2 To Cover You 2:31
- 3 Robin Had a Dream 4:18
- 4 Spin You Around 4:11
- 5 When She Sees Me 4:11
- 6 Wide-Eyed Wonder 3:35
- 7 Happy Fool 3:29
- 8 Car, Etc. 6:17
- 9 Behind That Locked Door 3:02
- 10 To Bid Farewell 4:39
- 11 Car, Cont. 1:03
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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