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Released 20 years ago

Ballad of the Broken Seas

Isobel Campbell · 2006

42 min · 12 tracks · pop music

A haunting blend of melancholic melodies and ethereal vocals woven through a tapestry of folk and pop sensibilities.

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on March 7, 2006, 'Ballad of the Broken Seas' marked Isobel Campbell's first collaboration with Mark Lanegan following her departure from Belle and Sebastian. This album was pivotal for Campbell as it showcased her shift towards a darker, more introspective sound, establishing her as a solo artist in her own right after years in a well-known indie band.
Stylistic neighbors
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Tracklist

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

  • 1 Deus Ibi Est 2:51
  • 2 Black Mountain 3:10
  • 3 The False Husband 3:53
  • 4 Ballad of the Broken Seas 2:42
  • 5 Revolver 2:40
  • 6 Ramblin' Man 3:29
  • 7 (Do You Wanna) Come Walk With Me? 3:27
  • 8 Saturday's Gone 4:37
  • 9 It's Hard to Kill a Bad Thing 2:53
  • 10 Honey Child What Can I Do? 3:44
  • 11 Dusty Wreath 3:44
  • 12 The Circus Is Leaving Town 5:35

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