I Was Going to Be an Astronaut

Singer-Songwriter · 2014 · 11 tracks · 45m

I Was Going to Be an Astronaut

February 11, 2014 · Vanguard

I Was Going to Be an Astronaut unfurls as a deeply personal and introspective journey, guided by Greg Laswell's signature vulnerable baritone and a pervasive sense of melancholic beauty.

The album is built around delicate piano melodies, often sparse yet profoundly resonant, creating an intimate soundscape that feels both expansive and deeply personal. It's the kind of music that encourages quiet contemplation, inviting listeners to sink into its thoughtful depths and explore their own emotional landscapes.

Tracklist · 11 Tracks · 45m

01

I Don't Believe It's Through (2013 Remake)

4:29

02

It's a Wonderful Life

2:41

03

Comes and Goes In Waves (2013 Remake)

4:14

04

What a Day (2013 Remake)

4:38

05

How the Day Sounds (2013 Remake)

4:48

06

December (2013 Remake)

3:37

07

Off I Go (2013 Remake)

4:36

08

Take Everything (2013 Remake)

4:04

09

Embrace Me (2013 Remake)

4:22

10

High and Low (2013 Remake)

4:08

11

And Then You (2013 Remake)

4:09

Moments Worth Listening For

The way the piano motif in the opening track establishes a profound sense of wistfulness, setting the album's emotional tone immediately.

The sudden swell of subtle strings and layered vocals on track 4, creating a brief but powerful moment of catharsis amidst the prevailing intimacy.

The raw, almost whispered delivery of a key lyric on track 7, making the listener lean in to catch the full weight of its vulnerability.

The unexpected, gentle electronic shimmer that emerges beneath the acoustic guitar on track 9, adding a layer of dreamy detachment.

Where This Album Departs

How does I Was Going to Be an Astronaut sound next to the rest of Greg Laswell's catalogue?

Sparse Bare+4.0σ

The production is built around sparse bare than this artist usually allows.

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