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It Never Rains in Southern California
Pop · 1972 · 8 tracks

It Never Rains in Southern California

Albert Hammond

Sun-soaked acoustic guitars and lush 1970s arrangements frame a travelogue of California dreams and the bittersweet reality of the climb.

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The ultimate soundtrack for when you're chasing a dream that's slightly out of reach.

A sun-drenched but weary optimism that acknowledges the struggle while leaning into the melody.

It Never Rains in Southern California · vs · Albert Hammond
Storytelling+1.3σ

The writing leans notably further into storytelling than the rest of the catalogue.

Tracklist · 8 Tracks
01
Listen to the World
2:57
02
If You Gotta Break Another Heart
2:46
03
From Great Britain to L.A.
3:34
04
Brand New Day
3:28
05
Anyone Here in the Audience
4:00
06
Names, Tags, Numbers & Labels
4:33
07
Down by the River
3:03
08
The Road to Understanding
4:25
Moments Worth Waiting For
The sudden, soaring orchestral swell that underscores the realization of failure in the title track
The stark transition from the idyllic camping trip to the grim discovery of the silver fish in Down by the River
The way the vocal harmonies stack during the plea for global communication on Listen to the World
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