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40 Days

The Wailin' Jennys · 2004

50 min · 13 tracks · folk · bluegrass music

Harmonious vocals intertwine with rootsy instrumentation, creating a lush tapestry of folk and bluegrass sounds.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • harmonious vocal interplay
  • steady pacing for reflection
  • balanced journey through themes
  • for cozy gatherings
  • thoughtful moments of nostalgia

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy excitement
  • prefer standalone singles

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on August 10, 2004, '40 Days' was The Wailin' Jennys' sophomore album, following their debut 'Fortune' in 2003. At this point, they had already begun to establish themselves within the Canadian folk scene, earning critical acclaim for their vocal harmonies and songwriting prowess.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 One Voice 3:23
  • 2 Saucy Sailor 3:11
  • 3 Arlington 4:54
  • 4 Beautiful Dawn 3:21
  • 5 Untitled 4:27
  • 6 This Is Where 5:08
  • 7 Old Man 3:11
  • 8 Heaven When We're Home 4:24
  • 9 Ten Mile Stilts 4:51
  • 10 Come All You Sailors 4:03
  • 11 Take It Down 3:53
  • 12 Something to Hold Onto 3:42
  • 13 The Parting Glass 2:20

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