Once We Were Trees is the second album by American alt-country band Beachwood Sparks, released in 2001.

Once We Were Trees
Studio album by
ReleasedOct 9 2001
Recorded??
GenreIndie rock, alternative country
Length51:13
LabelSub Pop
ProducerThom Monahan
Beachwood Sparks chronology
Beachwood Sparks
(2000)
Once We Were Trees
(2001)
Make the Cowboy Robots Cry EP
(2002)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic link
Pitchfork Media6.6/10 link
Robert Christgau(dud) link
Rock Sound[1]

Track listing edit

  1. "Germination"
  2. "Confusion Is Nothing New"
  3. "The Sun Surrounds Me"
  4. "You Take the Gold"
  5. "Hearts Mend"
  6. "Let It Run"
  7. "Old Manatee"
  8. "The Hustler"
  9. "Yer Selfish Ways"
  10. "By Your Side"
  11. "Close Your Eyes"
  12. "Banjo Press Conference"
  13. "Jugglers' Revenge"
  14. "The Good Night Whistle"
  15. "Once We Were Trees" –

"By Your Side" is partially based on Sade's song of the same name.


References edit

  1. ^ Phull, Hardeep (November 2001). "Reviews: Indie". Rock Sound. No. 30. UK: IXO Publishing Ltd. p. 94.