Recovering the Satellites
Counting Crows · 1996
59 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock · pop rock · post-grunge
A tapestry of introspective lyrics and rich melodies, capturing the bittersweet essence of life's challenges.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long, immersive listening sessions contemplative late-night moods
- Context
- 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.
- If you like
- alternative rock, pop rock, post-grunge
Recovering the Satellites is an album by Counting Crows, released in 1996. A tapestry of introspective lyrics and rich melodies, capturing the bittersweet essence of life's challenges. '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. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Recovering the Satellites sound like?
A tapestry of introspective lyrics and rich melodies, capturing the bittersweet essence of life's challenges. Rooted in alternative rock and pop rock.
What makes Recovering the Satellites by Counting Crows notable?
'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. 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.
Who is Recovering the Satellites for?
Recovering the Satellites works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, long, immersive listening sessions and contemplative late-night moods.
How many songs are on Recovering the Satellites?
Recovering the Satellites has 14 tracks, running approximately 59 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Catapult 3:34
- 2 Angels of the Silences Standout 3:39
- 3 Daylight Fading 3:50
- 4 I’m Not Sleeping 4:57
- 5 Goodnight Elisabeth Standout 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 Standout 4:57
- 14 Walkaways 1:12
Release Date
October 15, 1996
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
59 min 28 sec
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