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Where'd You Learn to Kiss That Way?

The Field Mice

Album 1998

About this album

Sound: "Delicate melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, capturing the essence of indie pop's emotional landscape."

Where they were

Released in 1998, 'Where'd You Learn to Kiss That Way?' marked The Field Mice's final studio album before their disbandment. This album came after a series of influential releases in the late 1980s and early 1990s, showcasing the band's evolution into a more refined sound while maintaining their signature emotional depth.

Why it matters

This album has been celebrated for its poignant songwriting and melodic craftsmanship, influencing subsequent generations of indie pop bands. Notably, it has received critical acclaim for its raw honesty and was pivotal in solidifying The Field Mice's legacy within the UK indie scene.

Essential tracks

  • "If You Need Someone" — This track encapsulates the band's signature blend of vulnerability and melody, with heartfelt lyrics that resonate deeply.
  • "Sensitive" — The song's introspective lyrics and soothing instrumentation highlight the band's ability to convey complex emotions succinctly.
  • "Everything About You" — With its catchy hook and lyrical sincerity, this track serves as an excellent representation of the album's overall thematic focus.

Release Date

January 1, 1998

Artist Origin

United Kingdom

Tracklist

Disc 1

  1. 1 Five Moments 5:16
  2. 2 If You Need Someone 3:43
  3. 3 Sensitive 5:02
  4. 4 Couldn't Feel Safer 3:44
  5. 5 Below the Stars 5:32
  6. 6 Coach Station Reunion 3:07
  7. 7 Everything About You 2:23
  8. 8 It Isn't Forever 5:59
  9. 9 Between Hello and Goodbye 2:26
  10. 10 And Before the First Kiss 5:53
  11. 11 Tilting at Windmills 4:35
  12. 12 Missing the Moon 6:59
  13. 13 Let's Kiss and Make Up 6:09
  14. 14 Triangle 6:06
  15. 15 Canada 3:25
  16. 16 Anyone Else Isn't You 4:11
  17. 17 September's Not So Far Away 4:11

Disc 2

  1. 1 Emma's House 3:36
  2. 2 Landmark 5:08
  3. 3 Willow 4:20
  4. 4 Holland Street 2:51
  5. 5 Clearer 3:54
  6. 6 Quicksilver 4:59
  7. 7 Star of David 5:20
  8. 8 When Morning Comes to Town 5:14
  9. 9 The Last Letter 2:43
  10. 10 Indian Ocean 5:04
  11. 11 This Love Is Not Wrong 3:18
  12. 12 Fabulous Friend 2:52
  13. 13 White 4:47
  14. 14 When You Sleep 3:32
  15. 15 An Earlier Autumn 2:01
  16. 16 End of the Affair 4:12
  17. 17 This Is Not Here 5:11
  18. 18 A Wrong Turn and Raindrops 4:20
  19. 19 So Said Kay 5:04

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