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Songs for the Drunk and Broken Hearted
Folk · 2020 · 20 tracks · 1h 13m

Songs for the Drunk and Broken Hearted

Passenger

August 7, 2020

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This album is a warm, melancholic embrace for anyone navigating the quiet ache of a broken heart.

Passenger's distinctive, earnest baritone guides you through a landscape of acoustic guitars, subtle piano, and delicate strings, painting vivid pictures of love lost and the slow, often solitary, process of healing. It's the sound of late-night introspection, a whiskey-soaked lament that feels both deeply personal and universally resonant. Critics often noted its consistent emotional honesty and familiar, comforting sound, making it a perfect companion for moments of quiet reflection.

Tracklist · 20 Tracks · 1h 13m
01
London in the Spring
2:58
02
Remember to Forget
3:39
03
What You’re Waiting For
2:37
04
The Way That I Love You
2:39
05
Sinking Sand
4:14
06
Sandstorm
5:01
07
A Song for the Drunk and Broken Hearted
3:59
08
Play With Fire
3:20
09
Suzanne
4:15
10
Do What's Right
4:40
11
Do What's Right (acoustic)
4:32
12
Suzanne (acoustic)
4:06
13
Play With Fire (acoustic)
3:02
14
A Song for the Drunk and Broken Hearted (acoustic)
3:56
15
Sandstorm (acoustic)
4:10
16
Sinking Sand (acoustic)
4:10
17
The Way That I Love You (acoustic)
2:37
18
What You’re Waiting For (acoustic)
2:36
19
Remember to Forget (acoustic)
3:37
20
London in the Spring (acoustic)
2:56
Moments Worth Listening For
The way the acoustic guitar arpeggios on 'Suzanne' build a fragile intimacy, perfectly complementing the yearning in Rosenberg's voice.
The subtle introduction of strings on 'London in the Spring' that swells just enough to elevate the melancholic narrative without overpowering it.
The raw, almost whispered vulnerability in the chorus of 'A Song for the Drunk and Broken Hearted,' where the vocal cracks convey genuine emotional weight.
The sparse, piano-led arrangement on 'The Way That I Love You,' allowing the poignant lyrics to take center stage, creating a truly heartbreaking moment.
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