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America, Location 12

Dispatch · 2017

48 min · 11 tracks · indie folk · jam band music

A vibrant blend of indie folk and jam band improvisation, steeped in lyrical storytelling and reflective melodies.

Why this album works

'America, Location 12' debuted at number 30 on the Billboard 200, showcasing Dispatch's enduring appeal. The album also received positive reviews for its lyrical depth and musical cohesion, solidifying the band's status within the indie folk scene.
Best for
steady mid-tempo reflective flow lyrical storytelling for introspection vibrant melodies for road trips
Context
Released on January 1, 2017, 'America, Location 12' marked Dispatch's first album in over a decade since 'Circles Around the Sun' (2000). The band had reformed in 2011 after a hiatus, and this album reflects their reestablished identity as they navigated contemporary themes through their signature sound.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Be Gone 5:57
  • 2 Only the Wild Ones Standout 4:11
  • 3 Curse + Crush Standout 4:15
  • 4 Painted Yellow Lines Standout 5:18
  • 5 Skin the Rabbit 3:38
  • 6 Midnight Lorry 5:37
  • 7 Begin Again 2:53
  • 8 Rice Water 4:35
  • 9 Windylike 4:57
  • 10 Ghost Town 3:02
  • 11 Atticus Cobain 3:46

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