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You Are Free

Cat Power · 2003

52 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock

A raw and introspective blend of haunting melodies and vulnerable lyrics, showcasing emotional depth.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • introspective late-night listening
  • emotional depth exploration
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career context
When 'You Are Free' was released in 2003, Cat Power was experiencing a pivotal moment following the critical success of her previous album, 'The Covers Record' (2000). This album marked her first set of original songs in four years, indicating a return to form after personal struggles and a hiatus from songwriting. The album showed her artistic evolution as she began to embrace a more polished sound while retaining her trademark emotional honesty.
Stylistic neighbors
Fiona Apple· Angel Olsen· Neko Case

Tracklist

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

  • 1 I Don’t Blame You 3:05
  • 2 Free 3:33
  • 3 Good Woman 3:56
  • 4 Speak for Me 3:00
  • 5 Werewolf 4:05
  • 6 Fool 3:47
  • 7 He War 3:29
  • 8 Shaking Paper 4:27
  • 9 Babydoll 3:05
  • 10 Maybe Not 4:16
  • 11 Names 4:50
  • 12 Half of You 2:39
  • 13 Keep On Runnin’ 3:49
  • 14 Evolution 4:46

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