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Cradle to the Grave
Pop · 2015 · 12 tracks · 44m

Cradle to the Grave

Witty, orchestral pop that finds the profound in the mundane. A warm collection of short-story songs about growing up and growing older in Britain.

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It's like a perfectly brewed cup of tea in musical form - comforting, British, and surprisingly deep.

A warm, nostalgic celebration of everyday life that balances wit with genuine sentiment.

Cradle to the Grave · vs · Squeeze
Nostalgic+1.7σ

Nostalgic saturates this record notably more than the artist's norm.

Tracklist · 12 Tracks · 44m
01
Cradle to the Grave
3:20
02
Nirvana
3:55
03
Beautiful Game
3:25
04
Happy Days
4:36
05
Open
3:46
06
Only 15
3:11
07
Top of the Form
3:05
08
Sunny
2:59
09
Haywire
3:52
10
Honeytrap
3:30
11
Everything
4:06
12
Snap, Crackle and Pop
4:52
Moments Worth Waiting For
The gospel-tinged choir swell on the title track that elevates the song from a simple pop tune to a life-spanning anthem.
The intricate, interlocking acoustic guitar patterns on 'Nirvana' that recall the band's most sophisticated 1980s arrangements.
The sudden, bright burst of brass on 'Honeytrap' that cuts through the mid-tempo groove with unexpected energy.
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