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Grim Town

SOAK · 2019

53 min · 15 tracks · soul · indie folk

A wistful blend of indie folk and pop, capturing the bittersweet essence of youthful yearning and introspection.

Grim Town is an album by SOAK, released in 2019. A wistful blend of indie folk and pop, capturing the bittersweet essence of youthful yearning and introspection. 'Grim Town' received positive critical acclaim, earning a nomination for the Choice Music Prize for Irish Album of the Year. The album's honest storytelling resonated widely, helping to solidify SOAK's place in the contemporary indie music scene. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Grim Town sound like?

A wistful blend of indie folk and pop, capturing the bittersweet essence of youthful yearning and introspection. Rooted in soul and indie folk.

What makes Grim Town by SOAK notable?

'Grim Town' received positive critical acclaim, earning a nomination for the Choice Music Prize for Irish Album of the Year. The album's honest storytelling resonated widely, helping to solidify SOAK's place in the contemporary indie music scene. Released on January 1, 2019, 'Grim Town' is SOAK's sophomore album, following their critically acclaimed debut 'Before We Forgot How to Dream' from 2015. The album showcases a matured sound and lyrical depth as SOAK navigates themes of identity, belonging, and the complexities of growing up.

How many songs are on Grim Town?

Grim Town has 15 tracks, running approximately 53 minutes.

Tracklist

15 tracks·53:56

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

  • 1 “all aboard” 1:29
  • 2 Get Set Go Kid Standout 4:19
  • 3 Everybody Loves You 3:19
  • 4 Knock Me Off My Feet 3:09
  • 5 Maybe 4:30
  • 6 Fall Asleep / Backseat 3:27
  • 7 Crying Your Eyes Out Standout 4:02
  • 8 I Was Blue, Technicolour Too Standout 4:00
  • 9 Déjà vu 3:12
  • 10 Scrapyard 2:47
  • 11 Valentine Shmalentine 4:02
  • 12 YBFTBYT 2:36
  • 13 Life Trainee 3:54
  • 14 Missed Calls 5:01
  • 15 Nothing Looks the Same 4:07

Release Date

January 1, 2019

Genre

indie folk, soul

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Artist Origin

Ireland

Runtime

53 min 56 sec