This Desert Life
Counting Crows · 1999
59 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock · pop rock · post-grunge
A blend of reflective storytelling and melodic rock, capturing the essence of late '90s alternative music.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long, immersive listening sessions reflective storytelling focus
- Context
- By the time 'This Desert Life' was released in 1999, Counting Crows were riding high on the success of their previous albums, especially the multi-platinum 'August and Everything After'. This album marked their third studio effort, showcasing a maturation in their sound while maintaining their signature lyrical introspection.
- If you like
- alternative rock, pop rock, post-grunge
This Desert Life is an album by Counting Crows, released in 1999. A blend of reflective storytelling and melodic rock, capturing the essence of late '90s alternative music. 'This Desert Life' debuted at number 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, solidifying the band's place in the alternative rock scene. Critics praised its rich songwriting and production quality, helping to elevate the band's profile further during the late '90s musical landscape. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does This Desert Life sound like?
A blend of reflective storytelling and melodic rock, capturing the essence of late '90s alternative music. Rooted in alternative rock and pop rock.
What makes This Desert Life by Counting Crows notable?
'This Desert Life' debuted at number 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, solidifying the band's place in the alternative rock scene. Critics praised its rich songwriting and production quality, helping to elevate the band's profile further during the late '90s musical landscape. By the time 'This Desert Life' was released in 1999, Counting Crows were riding high on the success of their previous albums, especially the multi-platinum 'August and Everything After'. This album marked their third studio effort, showcasing a maturation in their sound while maintaining their signature lyrical introspection.
Who is This Desert Life for?
This Desert Life works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, long, immersive listening sessions and reflective storytelling focus.
How many songs are on This Desert Life?
This Desert Life has 11 tracks, running approximately 59 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hanginaround Standout 4:07
- 2 Mrs. Potter’s Lullaby Standout 7:46
- 3 Amy Hit the Atmosphere 4:36
- 4 Four Days 3:28
- 5 All My Friends 4:48
- 6 High Life 6:21
- 7 Colorblind Standout 3:23
- 8 I Wish I Was a Girl 5:53
- 9 Speedway 3:44
- 10 St. Robinson in His Cadillac Dream 5:03
- 11 Kid Things 10:38
Release Date
January 1, 1999
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
59 min 51 sec
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