Songs From an American Movie, Vol. One: Learning How to Smile — Everclear

A sun-drenched, bittersweet reflection on growing up and finding peace in suburban domesticity.

Tracklist · 12 Tracks

Song From an American Movie, Pt. 1

1:40

Here We Go Again

4:11

AM Radio

3:57

Brown Eyed Girl

4:21

Learning How to Smile

3:50

The Honeymoon Song

3:39

Now That It’s Over

3:48

Thrift Store Chair

2:09

Otis Redding

3:57

Unemployed Boyfriend

4:15

Annabella's Song

4:56

Out of My Depth

3:32

Moments Worth Listening For

The crackling vinyl intro of AM Radio transitioning into a massive, horn-drenched groove.

The intimate, stripped-back vulnerability of the title track's acoustic guitar and backyard imagery.

The defiant but weary vocal delivery on Now That It's Over as the distorted guitars kick in.

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Where This Album Departs

How does Songs From an American Movie, Vol. One: Learning How to Smile sound next to the rest of Everclear's catalogue?

Acoustic Guitar+2.4σ

The instrumentation foregrounds acoustic guitar far more than the catalogue usually does.

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