Work to a Calm cover

Work to a Calm

Gemma Hayes · 2001

16 min · 5 tracks · pop music · rock music

Introspective melodies weave through layers of soft instrumentation and poignant lyrics, creating a serene yet emotionally charged atmosphere.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short reflective listening experience
  • serene emotional introspection
  • gentle melodies for quiet moments
  • front-loaded emotional engagement

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer lengthy immersive albums
  • seek high-energy tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2001, 'Work to a Calm' was Gemma Hayes' debut album following her early career as a folk-influenced artist. At this point, she was establishing her presence in the Irish music scene, blending pop and rock influences with a distinctively ethereal sound that would define her style.
Stylistic neighbors
Lisa Hannigan· Fiona Apple· Sufjan Stevens

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Tear in My Side 4:03
  • 2 I Worked Myself Into a Calm 3:59
  • 3 Can't Find Love 3:33
  • 4 A New Day (Version 1) 3:26
  • 5 Callas (Instrumental) 1:49

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