Animal Joy
Shearwater · 2012
43 min · 11 tracks · folk
A vibrant exploration of folk-infused soundscapes that weave together themes of nature and existentialism.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady flow for reflective moments
- nature-inspired themes for contemplation
- mid-tempo pacing for steady engagement
- vibrant soundscapes for exploration
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy tracks
- prefer short, standalone songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2012, 'Animal Joy' marked Shearwater's sixth studio album, following the critically acclaimed 'Golden Archipelago.' At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their distinctive sound and lyrical depth while transitioning into a more expansive production style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Maren Morris· Old Crow Medicine Show· Taylor Swift
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Animal Life 3:38
- 2 Breaking the Yearlings 3:08
- 3 Dread Sovereign 3:51
- 4 You as You Were 3:43
- 5 Insolence 6:25
- 6 Immaculate 2:26
- 7 Open Your Houses (Basilisk) 3:25
- 8 Run the Banner Down 2:50
- 9 Pushing the River 4:32
- 10 Believing Makes It Easy 4:11
- 11 Star of the Age 5:01
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