Released in 2002, A New Morning marked Suede’s fifth studio album and their final release before a decade-long hiatus. Stripped of the overt glam swagger of their earlier work, the album leans into a warmer, more organic sound, blending acoustic textures with understated pop hooks. Lyrically, Brett Anderson trades some of the decadence and darkness of past records for themes of renewal, self-reflection, and understated optimism.
Though it divided critics upon release, A New Morning has since found appreciation among fans for its melodic charm, lyrical sincerity, and moments of quiet beauty — from the buoyant optimism of Positivity to the atmospheric melancholy of Oceans.
Tracklist:
Side A:
A1. Positivity
A2. Obsessions
A3. Lonely Girls
A4. Lost In TV
A5. Beautiful Loser
A6. Streetlife
Side B:
B1. Astrogirl
B2. Untitled ...Morning
B3. One Hit To The Body
B4. When The Rain Falls
B5. Oceans
Demon Records
2021
Vinyl, LP
Clear
DEMREC934
N/A