Sophie B. Hawkins – Whaler

Album Info

Artist: Sophie B. Hawkins

Title: Whaler

Year: 1994

Cover Art, via Spotify (Click to View)

Click Anywhere to Close

This album has 0 visitor listen(s)!

You can be the first! Just listen, and then click the button below.

This field is hidden when viewing the form
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Album Links

Listening Links

Info Links

Suggested Albums

Help Tag this Album

Tracklist

  • 1. Right Beside You (4:46)
  • 2. Did We Not Choose Each Other (4:25)
  • 3. Don't Don't Tell Me No (4:53)
  • 4. As I Lay Me Down (4:08)
  • 5. Swing From Limb To Limb (My Home Is In Your Jungle) (4:15)
  • 6. True Romance (2:23)
  • 7. Let Me Love You Up (3:26)
  • 8. The Ballad Of Sleeping Beauty (5:05)
  • 9. I Need Nothing Else (4:16)
  • 10. Sometimes I See (4:40)
  • 11. Mr. Tugboat Hello (5:30)

Review

Sophie B. Hawkins dialed up her creative energy on "Whaler," released in 1994, plunging listeners into a mix of infectious hooks and raw emotion. The standout track, "As I Lay Me Down," didn’t just dominate radio; it practically camped out on the Billboard charts, making itself right at home for ages. When I revisit that song, its gentle keyboard ripples and those breathy, earnest vocals always take me somewhere bittersweet. "Right Beside You" brought a splash of energy and got some serious UK love, showcasing another side of Sophie’s musical palette.

The magic of "Whaler" is Sophie’s signature blend of lyrical poetry and pop accessibility—she’s not afraid to go deep, but she also knows how to write a hook that'll get your toes tapping. Her vocals? Unmistakable—delicate in one breath, fierce and commanding in the next. Throughout the album, I sense an artist pushing boundaries, experimenting with rhythm, layering, and even a hint of synth-driven groove. Sophie's journey across these songs is about embracing vulnerability while packing in real pop muscle. - Tatiana

Report an Issue or Incorrect Link