Songs I Hope My Mom Will Like

Songs I Hope My Mom Will Like is Jonah Matranga's first solo recording, released in 1994. The project started as a present for his mother; however, he eventually started packaging the recording as a cassette and selling it at shows.

The recording was later re-released on the CD Songs From Sacramento, Volumes 1 and 2.

Track listing

1. "Littleness" – 1:44
2. "Welcome Wearing Out" – 3:36
3. "Candle Song" – 2:01
4. "Anima (For America)" – 3:43
5. "Springtime" – 2:54
6. "Walk Away Renee" – 3:15
7. "The Cross" – 2:39
8. "Birthday" – 4:08
9. "Loud Mom" – 3:46
10. "Six, Suns and Cows" – 3:43
11. "S.H.P." - 3:30

Writing credits

All songs by Jonah Matranga, except "Birthday" written by the Sugarcubes, "Walk Away Renee" written by Michael Brown, Bob Calilli, Tony Sansone and "The Cross" written by Prince.