Top tracks — play these first
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Sweepstakes Prize — This track stands out with its narrative-driven lyrics and catchy melody, encapsulating the album's playful yet poignant tone. Its introspective themes resonate deeply within the context of youthful yearning and desire.
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Million Miles — The opening track introduces listeners to Mirah's distinct vocal style and lyrical vulnerability, setting a captivating tone for the rest of the album. Its brevity and emotional depth make it a memorable starting point.
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Engine Heart — This song showcases Mirah's ability to blend intricate melodies with heartfelt lyrics, creating an atmospheric soundscape that lingers long after listening. The imagery used here emphasizes the connection between emotion and nature.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- intimate, confessional storytelling
- short, reflective listening sessions
- wave-like pacing and flow
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2000, You Think It's Like This but Really It's Like This is Mirah's debut album, marking her entry into the indie music scene. At this point, she was still relatively unknown, having previously released only a handful of cassette tapes. This album set the stage for her subsequent rise in the anti-folk and indie pop movements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Laura Veirs· Sufjan Stevens· Neko Case
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Million Miles 1:55
- 2 Sweepstakes Prize 4:49
- 3 Of Pressure 3:53
- 4 This Dance 2:26
- 5 La Familia 2:53
- 6 Gone Sugaring 1:19
- 7 Person Person 2:21
- 8 Engine Heart 2:35
- 9 Archipelago 4:23
- 10 100 Knives 3:53
- 11 Murphy Bed 2:19
- 12 Pollen 2:27
- 13 Small Town 1:17
- 14 Water and Sleep 4:00
- 15 Telephone Wires 2:30
- 16 Words Cannot Describe 2:22
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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