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LP5

John Moreland · 2020

41 min · 11 tracks · alternative country ยท Americana

Intimate storytelling unfolds over haunting melodies and stripped-back instrumentation, evoking raw emotional landscapes.

LP5 is an album by John Moreland, released in 2020. Intimate storytelling unfolds over haunting melodies and stripped-back instrumentation, evoking raw emotional landscapes. LP5 received widespread critical acclaim upon its release, with publications like Rolling Stone praising its lyrical prowess. The album solidified Moreland's reputation within the Americana scene and highlighted his ability to blend personal narratives with universal themes. It resonated with listeners, earning a spot on various year-end lists and elevating his profile in the music industry. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does LP5 sound like?

Intimate storytelling unfolds over haunting melodies and stripped-back instrumentation, evoking raw emotional landscapes. Rooted in alternative country and Americana.

What makes LP5 by John Moreland notable?

LP5 received widespread critical acclaim upon its release, with publications like Rolling Stone praising its lyrical prowess. The album solidified Moreland's reputation within the Americana scene and highlighted his ability to blend personal narratives with universal themes. It resonated with listeners, earning a spot on various year-end lists and elevating his profile in the music industry. In 2020, John Moreland released LP5 as his fifth studio album, following 2017's highly acclaimed Big Bad Luv. At this point in his career, he was establishing himself as a prominent voice in Americana and alternative country, garnering attention for his lyrical depth and authenticity. This album marked a continuation of his artistic evolution, showcasing a more introspective sound.

How many songs are on LP5?

LP5 has 11 tracks, running approximately 41 minutes.

Tracklist

11 tracks·41:01

Best experienced from track one โ€” press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Harder Dreams 4:23
  • 2 A Thought Is Just a Passing Train 5:24
  • 3 East October 3:45
  • 4 Iโ€™m Learning How to Tell Myself the Truth 3:18
  • 5 Two Stars 1:21
  • 6 Terrestrial 4:19
  • 7 In Times Between 3:18
  • 8 When My Fever Breaks Standout 3:41
  • 9 I Always Let You Burn Me to the Ground 4:35
  • 10 For Ichiro 1:42
  • 11 Let Me Be Understood Standout 5:11

Release Date

February 7, 2020

Genre

Americana, alternative country

More albums in Americana

Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

41 min 1 sec