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Wildflowers

Tom Petty · 1994

62 min · 15 tracks · rock music

A lush tapestry of Americana blending heartfelt rock with introspective storytelling and vibrant melodies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • introspective storytelling moments

Where this album fits

Career context
When 'Wildflowers' was released in 1994, Tom Petty was enjoying a successful solo career following the commercial peak of his previous album, 'Full Moon Fever.' This album marked a significant artistic reinvention for Petty, showcasing a more personal and reflective songwriting approach. It also followed a period of turmoil within his band, The Heartbreakers, highlighting his desire to explore themes of freedom and self-discovery.
Stylistic neighbors
Bruce Springsteen· Bob Dylan· John Mellencamp

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Wildflowers 3:11
  • 2 You Don’t Know How It Feels 4:49
  • 3 Time to Move On 3:15
  • 4 You Wreck Me 3:23
  • 5 It’s Good to Be King 5:10
  • 6 Only a Broken Heart 4:30
  • 7 Honey Bee 4:58
  • 8 Don’t Fade on Me 3:32
  • 9 Hard on Me 3:48
  • 10 Cabin Down Below 2:51
  • 11 To Find a Friend 3:23
  • 12 A Higher Place 3:56
  • 13 House in the Woods 5:32
  • 14 Crawling Back to You 5:05
  • 15 Wake Up Time 5:19

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata