Barton Hollow
The Civil Wars · 2011
60 min · 18 tracks · alternative country
Haunting harmonies weave through spare melodies, capturing the raw emotional weight of love and loss.
Why this album works
'Barton Hollow' received critical acclaim, earning a Grammy Award for Best Folk Album in 2012 and charting at number 12 on the Billboard 200. Its success helped elevate the duo within the indie music landscape, influencing a resurgence of interest in acoustic-driven singer-songwriter styles.
- Best for
- steady, consistent energy levels long, immersive listening sessions layered, dense sonic textures
- Context
- Released on January 1, 2011, 'Barton Hollow' marked The Civil Wars' debut album, following their formation in 2008. At this point in their career, they were gaining traction in the alternative country scene, blending folk and Americana influences with rich vocal interplay.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Old Crow Medicine Show· Big Thief· Dave Alvin
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 20 Years 3:01
- 2 I’ve Got This Friend 3:23
- 3 C’est la mort 2:29
- 4 To Whom It May Concern 3:31
- 5 Poison & Wine Standout 3:39
- 6 My Father’s Father 3:20
- 7 Barton Hollow Standout 3:25
- 8 The Violet Hour 3:25
- 9 Girl With the Red Balloon 3:49
- 10 Falling 3:58
- 11 Forget Me Not 2:56
- 12 Birds of a Feather 3:09
- 13 Billie Jean (live) 4:08
- 14 I Want You Back 3:15
- 15 Dance Me to the End of Love 3:05
- 16 You Are My Sunshine 3:09
- 17 Goodbye Girl (acoustic) 3:59
- 18 Marionette (demo) 3:00
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