About this album
Where they were
Released on October 15, 1996, 'Recovering the Satellites' served as Counting Crows’ follow-up to their successful debut album, 'August and Everything After'. The band was riding high after their breakthrough hit 'Mr. Jones', but faced pressure to replicate that success while exploring deeper themes in their songwriting.
Why it matters
'Recovering the Satellites' debuted at number 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, solidifying Counting Crows' place in the 90s rock landscape. The album is notable for its raw emotional honesty and has been praised by critics for its lyrical depth, with tracks like 'A Long December' becoming staples of alternative rock radio.
Essential tracks
- "Angels of the Silences" — This track features a driving rhythm and vivid imagery, encapsulating the album’s tension between hope and despair.
- "A Long December" — 'A Long December' stands out for its reflective storytelling and has become one of the band's most enduring songs, resonating with listeners through its themes of loss and longing.
- "Goodnight Elisabeth" — With its haunting melody and poignant lyrics, this track exemplifies the album's emotional core, addressing themes of love and farewell.
Release Date
October 15, 1996
Artist Origin
United States
Tracklist
- 1 Catapult 3:34
- 2 Angels of the Silences 3:39
- 3 Daylight Fading 3:50
- 4 I’m Not Sleeping 4:57
- 5 Goodnight Elisabeth 5:20
- 6 Children in Bloom 5:23
- 7 Have You Seen Me Lately? 4:11
- 8 Miller’s Angels 6:33
- 9 Another Horsedreamer’s Blues 4:32
- 10 Recovering the Satellites 5:24
- 11 Monkey 3:02
- 12 Mercury 2:48
- 13 A Long December 4:57
- 14 Walkaways 1:12
