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Grace/Wastelands

Pete Doherty · 2009

40 min · 12 tracks · indie rock · post-rock

A haunting blend of introspective lyrics and melancholic melodies that reveal vulnerability and resilience.

Grace/Wastelands is an album by Pete Doherty, released in 2009. A haunting blend of introspective lyrics and melancholic melodies that reveal vulnerability and resilience. 'Grace/Wastelands' received mixed to positive reviews, highlighting its raw lyricism and mature sound. The album showcased Doherty's evolution as a songwriter, leading to a resurgence in interest in his music, particularly among followers of the indie rock scene in the UK. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Grace/Wastelands sound like?

A haunting blend of introspective lyrics and melancholic melodies that reveal vulnerability and resilience. Rooted in indie rock and post-rock.

What makes Grace/Wastelands by Pete Doherty notable?

'Grace/Wastelands' received mixed to positive reviews, highlighting its raw lyricism and mature sound. The album showcased Doherty's evolution as a songwriter, leading to a resurgence in interest in his music, particularly among followers of the indie rock scene in the UK. Released in 2009, 'Grace/Wastelands' marks Pete Doherty's first solo album after his tumultuous tenure with The Libertines. At this point, he was navigating a complex personal life marked by substance struggles and legal issues, which colored the album's deeply reflective tone.

How many songs are on Grace/Wastelands?

Grace/Wastelands has 12 tracks, running approximately 40 minutes.

Tracklist

12 tracks·40:47

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

  • 1 Arcady 2:52
  • 2 Last of the English Roses Standout 4:58
  • 3 1939 Returning Standout 3:09
  • 4 A Little Death Around the Eyes 3:31
  • 5 Salomè 3:13
  • 6 I Am the Rain 3:13
  • 7 The Sweet By + By 3:04
  • 8 Palace of Bone 4:23
  • 9 Sheepskin Tearaway 2:42
  • 10 Broken Love Song Standout 3:43
  • 11 New Love Grows on Trees 3:37
  • 12 Lady Don't Fall Backwards 2:16

Release Date

January 1, 2009

Genre

indie rock, post-rock

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Artist Origin

United Kingdom

Runtime

40 min 47 sec