Complete List Of Mitski Songs From A to Z

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Mitski’s artistic journey tells the story of a songwriter whose emotional honesty and boundary-pushing sound have made her one of the most important voices of her generation. Born Mitsuki Miyawaki on September 27, 1990, in Mie Prefecture, Japan, she spent her early years living across several countries, including Turkey, China, Malaysia, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, before settling in the United States. This transient upbringing played a key role in shaping the perspective and depth that would later define her music. Mitski attended the State University of New York at Purchase’s Conservatory of Music, where she studied studio composition. While still a student, she self-released her first two albums, Lush in 2012 and Retired from Sad, New Career in Business in 2013, both of which were class projects that revealed her developing songwriting voice and ability to craft deeply introspective music rooted in personal experience.

Her breakthrough came with the release of her third album, Bury Me at Makeout Creek, in 2014. The record marked a turning point in Mitski’s sound, moving away from classical and orchestral arrangements toward raw, guitar-driven indie rock. It was a self-released project that earned her widespread attention and critical acclaim for its emotional candor and unfiltered expression. The album’s success helped Mitski secure a deal with Dead Oceans, setting the stage for the next phase of her career. Songs like “First Love / Late Spring” and “Townie” captured the growing connection between her music and her audience, with lyrics that balanced vulnerability and strength in equal measure.

In 2016, Mitski released Puberty 2, a project that solidified her reputation as one of indie rock’s most compelling songwriters. The album, which included the single “Your Best American Girl,” drew praise for its ability to explore themes of identity, belonging, and the immigrant experience with both emotional intensity and poetic nuance. The song’s success earned her recognition from critics and fans alike and was ranked among the best songs of the decade by multiple publications. Puberty 2 also marked Mitski’s growing influence within the indie music community, with her live performances drawing increasing attention for their theatrical energy and emotional power.

Her fifth album, Be the Cowboy, released in 2018, propelled Mitski to mainstream prominence. The album was widely acclaimed by critics, appearing on countless year-end and decade-end lists. Featuring songs such as “Nobody” and “Geyser,” Be the Cowboy displayed her ability to blend art-pop precision with emotional storytelling. The record was a commercial success, debuting at number fifty-two on the Billboard 200 and topping several independent and alternative charts. Mitski’s live performances during this era, including her commanding presence on late-night television and at major festivals, reflected her evolution as both a performer and a conceptual artist. The minimalist choreography and deliberate staging of her shows became part of her artistic identity, emphasizing both control and release, a balance central to her work.

After the intense touring cycle for Be the Cowboy, Mitski announced a hiatus from music in 2019, citing burnout and a need for personal renewal. Her temporary withdrawal from public life only deepened the devotion of her fans, who continued to dissect and celebrate her catalog during her absence. She returned in 2022 with Laurel Hell, an album written during her time away that reflected on fame, isolation, and the cost of creative pursuit. Produced by longtime collaborator Patrick Hyland, Laurel Hell featured the hit single “The Only Heartbreaker,” which became her first song to chart on the Billboard Hot 100. The album debuted at number five on the Billboard 200, marking the highest chart position of her career. Its sound merged synth-pop textures with introspective lyricism, showcasing her ongoing evolution as an artist unafraid to reinvent herself.

In 2023, Mitski released her seventh studio album, The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We. This project represented yet another artistic shift, embracing elements of folk, Americana, and orchestral arrangements. Recorded in Nashville, Tennessee, and Los Angeles, California, the album was praised for its warmth and emotional maturity. Critics described it as one of her most personal works, balancing introspection with a renewed sense of compassion. Songs like “Bug Like an Angel” and “My Love Mine All Mine” resonated deeply with listeners and critics alike, with the latter becoming a viral success and further cementing Mitski’s status as a cultural touchstone.

Throughout her career, Mitski has been recognized with numerous honors and accolades, including multiple nominations from the Libera Awards, NME Awards, and the UK Music Video Awards. Her songwriting has been celebrated for its literary quality, and she has been named one of the defining songwriters of her generation by major music publications. Her influence extends beyond her albums, as her music has been featured in films, television, and online media, often serving as a voice for those struggling with identity and emotional expression. Her work continues to inspire both emerging artists and a devoted global fan base drawn to her honesty and creative authenticity.

Outside of her musical achievements, Mitski has been a vocal advocate for mental health awareness and artistic independence. She has spoken openly about the pressures of the music industry and the importance of maintaining a balance between creative fulfillment and personal well-being. Despite her reserved public persona, she remains one of the most respected and beloved artists of her era, admired for her commitment to artistic truth and emotional transparency. Mitski’s career reflects a rare ability to connect with audiences on a profound level, transforming personal vulnerability into collective catharsis.

Complete List Of Mitski Songs From A to Z

A Burning Hill – Puberty 2 – 2016
A Horse Named Cold Air – Be the Cowboy – 2018
A Loving Feeling – Puberty 2 – 2016
A Pearl – Be the Cowboy – 2018
Abbey – Lush – 2012
Bag of Bones – Lush – 2012
Because Dreaming Costs Money, My Dear – Retired from Sad, New Career in Business – 2013
Blue Light – Be the Cowboy – 2018
Brand New City – Lush – 2012
Bug Like an Angel – The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We – 2023
Buffalo Replaced – The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We – 2023
Carry Me Out – Bury Me at Makeout Creek – 2014
Circle – Retired from Sad, New Career in Business – 2013
Class of 2013 – Retired from Sad, New Career in Business – 2013
Come into the Water – Be the Cowboy – 2018
Crack Baby – Puberty 2 – 2016
Dan the Dancer – Puberty 2 – 2016
Door – Lush – 2012
Drunk Walk Home – Bury Me at Makeout Creek – 2014
Eric – Lush – 2012
Everyone – Laurel Hell – 2022
Fireproof – Puberty 2 (Japanese CD) – 2016
Fireworks – Puberty 2 – 2016
First Love / Late Spring – Bury Me at Makeout Creek – 2014
Francis Forever – Bury Me at Makeout Creek – 2014
Francis Forever (live at WNYU The Sound Between) – Bury Me at Makeout Creek (Re-release) – 2014
Geyser – Be the Cowboy – 2018
Glide – Laurel Hell (Japanese Edition/Rough Trade) – 2022
Goodbye, My Danish Sweetheart – Retired from Sad, New Career in Business – 2013
Happy – Puberty 2 – 2016
Heat Lightning – Laurel Hell – 2022
Heaven – The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We – 2023
Humpty – Retired from Sad, New Career in Business – 2013
I Bet on Losing Dogs – Puberty 2 – 2016
I Don’t Like My Mind – The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We – 2023
I Don’t Smoke – Bury Me at Makeout Creek – 2014
I Guess – Laurel Hell – 2022
I Love Me After You – The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We – 2023
I Want You – Retired from Sad, New Career in Business – 2013
I Want You (live at WNYU The Sound Between) – Bury Me at Makeout Creek (Re-release) – 2014
I Will – Bury Me at Makeout Creek – 2014
I’m a Fool to Want You – Puberty 2 (Japanese CD) – 2016
I’m Your Man – The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We – 2023
Jobless Monday – Bury Me at Makeout Creek – 2014
Last Words of a Shooting Star – Bury Me at Makeout Creek – 2014
Last Words of a Shooting Star (live at WNYU The Sound Between) – Bury Me at Makeout Creek (Re-release) – 2014
Liquid Smooth – Lush – 2012
Lonesome Love – Be the Cowboy – 2018
Love Me More – Laurel Hell – 2022
Love Me More (demo version) – Laurel Hell (Rough Trade) – 2022
Me and My Husband – Be the Cowboy – 2018
My Body’s Made of Crushed Little Stars – Puberty 2 – 2016
My Love Mine All Mine – The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We – 2023
Nobody – Be the Cowboy – 2018
Old Friend – Be the Cowboy – 2018
Once More to See You – Puberty 2 – 2016
Pearl Diver – Lush – 2012
Pink in the Night – Be the Cowboy – 2018
Real Men – Lush – 2012
Remember My Name – Be the Cowboy – 2018
Shame – Retired from Sad, New Career in Business – 2013
Should’ve Been Me – Laurel Hell – 2022
Square – Retired from Sad, New Career in Business – 2013
Square (live solo piano version) – Bury Me at Makeout Creek (Re-release) – 2014
Star – The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We – 2023
Stay Soft – Laurel Hell – 2022
Stay Soft (acoustic version) – Laurel Hell (Rough Trade) – 2022
Strawberry Blond – Retired from Sad, New Career in Business – 2013
That’s Our Lamp – Laurel Hell – 2022
Texas Reznikoff – Bury Me at Makeout Creek – 2014
The Deal – The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We – 2023
The Frost – The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We – 2023
The Only Heartbreaker – Laurel Hell – 2022
There’s Nothing Left for You – Laurel Hell – 2022
Thursday Girl – Puberty 2 – 2016
Townie – Bury Me at Makeout Creek – 2014
Two Slow Dancers – Be the Cowboy – 2018
Valentine, Texas – Laurel Hell – 2022
Valentine, Texas (demo version) – Laurel Hell (Japanese Edition/Rough Trade) – 2022
Washing Machine Heart – Be the Cowboy – 2018
When Memories Snow – The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We – 2023
Why Didn’t You Stop Me? – Be the Cowboy – 2018
Wife – Lush – 2012
Working for the Knife – Laurel Hell – 2022
Your Best American Girl – Puberty 2 – 2016

Albums

Lush (2012)

Retired from Sad, New Career in Business (2013)

Bury Me at Makeout Creek (2014)

Puberty 2 (2016)

Be the Cowboy (2018)

Laurel Hell (2022)

The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We (2023)

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