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Wishville

Catherine Wheel · 2000

86 min · 16 tracks · alternative rock

A swirling blend of ethereal guitar textures and introspective lyrics that captures the essence of early 2000s alternative rock.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • wave-like pacing and flow
  • introspective late-night vibes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2000, 'Wishville' marked Catherine Wheel's return after a three-year hiatus following their previous album, 'Adam and Eve.' At this point, the band was navigating the changing landscape of rock music while trying to reclaim their identity amidst shifting trends.
Stylistic neighbors
Splean· Bi-2· Blur

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Sparks Are Gonna Fly 4:16
  • 2 Gasoline 4:22
  • 3 Lifeline 4:29
  • 4 What We Want to Believe In 4:50
  • 5 All of That 4:40
  • 6 Idle Life 4:26
  • 7 Mad Dog 4:04
  • 8 Ballad of a Running Man 4:50
  • 9 Crème Caramel 4:32

Disc 2

  • 1 Lifeline 4:56
  • 2 Crank 4:37
  • 3 Fripp 7:22
  • 4 Ma Solituda 5:45
  • 5 Heal 7:21
  • 6 Future Boy 7:40
  • 7 Intravenous / Little Muscle 8:00

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