Released 20 years ago
Abracadabra: The Asylum Years
Judee Sill · 2006
155 min · 42 tracks · folk music
A haunting blend of ethereal melodies and introspective lyrics, woven through Sill's delicate vocal charm.
Top tracks — play these first
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Jesus Was a Crossmaker — This track exemplifies Sill's ability to fuse spiritual themes with personal storytelling, creating a poignant reflection on faith and love.
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Crayon Angels — Its whimsical yet melancholic tone captures the essence of childhood innocence interlaced with adult complexities, making it a standout representation of Sill's lyrical depth.
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The Phantom Cowboy — This song showcases Sill’s distinctive narrative style, blending surreal imagery with emotional resonance that invites listeners into her imaginative world.
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Lady‐O — With its haunting melody and introspective lyrics, this track highlights Sill's unique vocal delivery and her gift for storytelling through song.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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The Vigilante
The perspective shifts from external observation to an intimate confession about inner conflict and resolution.
This shift creates a dramatic contrast that deepens the emotional gravity of the song, revealing layers of vulnerability within Sill's narrative.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Crayon Angels 2:43
- 2 The Phantom Cowboy 1:43
- 3 The Archetypal Man 3:35
- 4 The Lamb Ran Away With the Crown 3:13
- 5 Lady‐O 3:13
- 6 Jesus Was a Crossmaker 3:29
- 7 Ridge Rider 4:48
- 8 My Man on Love 3:28
- 9 Lopin’ Along Thru the Cosmos 3:07
- 10 Enchanted Sky Machines 2:51
- 11 Abracadabra 1:58
- 12 The Pearl (original version) 1:48
- 13 The Phoenix (original version) 2:24
- 14 Ridge Rider (alternate version) 5:06
- 15 My Man on Love (alternate version) 3:31
- 16 Intro / The Vigilante (live) 4:36
- 17 Lady‐O (live) 3:24
- 18 Enchanted Sky Machines (live) 6:48
- 19 The Archetypal Man (live) 4:02
- 20 Crayon Angels (live) 3:11
- 21 The Lamb Ran Away With the Crown (live) 4:30
- 22 Jesus Was a Cross Maker (live) 3:46
Disc 2
- 1 There’s a Rugged Road 3:44
- 2 The Kiss 4:36
- 3 The Pearl 1:55
- 4 Down Where the Valleys Are Low 3:52
- 5 The Vigilante 3:50
- 6 Soldier of the Heart 3:34
- 7 The Phoenix 2:37
- 8 When the Bridegroom Comes 4:14
- 9 The Donor 7:54
- 10 [untitled] 1:03
- 11 The Desperado 3:57
- 12 The Kiss (demo) 4:12
- 13 Down Where the Valleys Are Low (demo) 4:49
- 14 The Donor (demo) 4:43
- 15 Soldier of the Heart (demo) 3:06
- 16 The Phoenix (demo) 2:29
- 17 The Vigilante (demo) 3:44
- 18 The Pearl (demo) 1:58
- 19 There’s a Rugged Road (demo) 3:42
- 20 The Donor (alternate mix) 7:50
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