The Sound of the Life of the Mind

Ben Folds Five

The Sound of the Life of the Mind

RELEASED: September 14, 2012
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Erase Me Meaning 5:16 2. Michael Praytor, Five Years Later Meaning 4:33 3. Sky High 4:43 4. The Sound of the Life of the Mind Meaning 4:13 5. On Being Frank 4:34 6. Draw a Crowd 4:15 7. Do It Anyway Meaning 4:23 8. Hold That Thought 4:15 9. Away When You Were Here 3:32 10. Thank You for Breaking My Heart Meaning 4:51
Historical Archive
The Sound of the Life of the Mind is the third and final studio album by Ben Folds Five, released on September 18, 2012. The album marked the band's first release in over a decade, showcasing their distinct blend of alternative rock, pop, and piano-driven melodies. It features witty lyrics and intricate arrangements, continuing the band's legacy of clever songwriting. The sound reflects a matured perspective while retaining the youthful exuberance that characterized their earlier work. Critics noted the album's exploration of themes such as love, loss, and nostalgia, solidifying the band's place in the landscape of 90s and 2000s rock.