You Think It's Like This but Really It's Like This
Mirah · 2000
45 min · 16 tracks · indie pop · indie rock · anti-folk
A tender blend of lo-fi production and intricate melodies wrapped in intimate, confessional lyrics.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys intimate, confessional storytelling short, reflective listening sessions
- Context
- In 2000, Mirah released 'You Think It's Like This but Really It's Like This' as her debut album, marking her entry into the indie music scene. At this point, she was establishing her unique voice within the anti-folk and chamber pop movements, following initial buzz from her participation in various underground music compilations.
- If you like
- indie pop, indie rock, anti-folk
You Think It's Like This but Really It's Like This is an album by Mirah, released in 2000. A tender blend of lo-fi production and intricate melodies wrapped in intimate, confessional lyrics. This album received critical acclaim for its innovative sound and lyrical depth, helping to propel Mirah into the limelight of the indie music scene. It has been influential for subsequent artists in the anti-folk genre, exemplifying a DIY aesthetic that resonated particularly with fans of lo-fi and introspective music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does You Think It's Like This but Really It's Like This sound like?
A tender blend of lo-fi production and intricate melodies wrapped in intimate, confessional lyrics. Rooted in indie pop and indie rock.
What makes You Think It's Like This but Really It's Like This by Mirah notable?
This album received critical acclaim for its innovative sound and lyrical depth, helping to propel Mirah into the limelight of the indie music scene. It has been influential for subsequent artists in the anti-folk genre, exemplifying a DIY aesthetic that resonated particularly with fans of lo-fi and introspective music. In 2000, Mirah released 'You Think It's Like This but Really It's Like This' as her debut album, marking her entry into the indie music scene. At this point, she was establishing her unique voice within the anti-folk and chamber pop movements, following initial buzz from her participation in various underground music compilations.
Who is You Think It's Like This but Really It's Like This for?
You Think It's Like This but Really It's Like This works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, intimate, confessional storytelling and short, reflective listening sessions.
How many songs are on You Think It's Like This but Really It's Like This?
You Think It's Like This but Really It's Like This has 16 tracks, running approximately 45 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Million Miles 1:55
- 2 Sweepstakes Prize Standout 4:49
- 3 Of Pressure 3:53
- 4 This Dance 2:26
- 5 La Familia 2:53
- 6 Gone Sugaring Standout 1:19
- 7 Person Person 2:21
- 8 Engine Heart 2:35
- 9 Archipelago Standout 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
Release Date
June 6, 2000
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
45 min 29 sec
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