| Musicforthemorningafter | ||||
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| Released | March 27, 2001 | |||
| Recorded | 2000 | |||
| Genre | Rock | |||
| Length | 57:40 (original) 76:38 (expanded) | |||
| Label | Columbia | |||
| Producer | Pete Yorn, Brad Wood, R. Walt Vincent, Ken Andrews, and Don Fleming | |||
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Musicforthemorningafter is the debut album by Pete Yorn, released on March 27, 2001, through Columbia Records.
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| Entertainment Weekly | B+ [2] |
| The Guardian | [3] |
| Q | [4] |
| Rolling Stone | [5] |
| The Village Voice | B− [6] |
The album was well received by critics. MacKenzie Wilson of AllMusic wrote, "The year 2001 belonged to Yorn, and his critical praise was not unwarranted, with Musicforthemorningafter marking the stunning beginning of a long, varied career." [1] Rolling Stone included the album twice in their Critics' Top Albums of 2001. Steven Chean called it "Folk-rock that actually rocks." John D. Luerssen added, "I have seen the future of rock & roll and his name is . . ." [7]
All tracks are written by Pete Yorn
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Life on a Chain" | 3:45 |
| 2. | "Strange Condition" | 3:57 |
| 3. | "Just Another" | 3:14 |
| 4. | "Black" | 4:11 |
| 5. | "Lose You" | 4:35 |
| 6. | "For Nancy ('Cos It Already Is)" | 3:30 |
| 7. | "Murray" | 3:45 |
| 8. | "June" | 2:34 |
| 9. | "Sense" | 3:53 |
| 10. | "Closet" | 3:03 |
| 11. | "On Your Side" | 5:02 |
| 12. | "Sleep Better" | 4:28 |
| 13. | "EZ" | 4:41 |
| 14. | "Simonize" | 2:54 |
| Total length: | 57:40 | |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | ""New York City Serenade" (Bruce Springsteen cover)" | 7:17 |
| 2. | "Dancing in the Dark (Bruce Springsteen cover)" | 4:26 |
| 3. | "Panic (Smiths cover)" | 3:14 |
| 4. | "China Girl (David Bowie cover)" | 3:46 |
| 5. | "Strange Condition" (Rock version) | 3:51 |
| Total length: | 76:38 | |
| Chart (2001) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200 | 111 |
| Region | Certification | Certified units |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA) | Gold | 500,000 |
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