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Beacons

Ohbijou · 2009

47 min · 12 tracks · folk

A lush tapestry of folk melodies woven with intricate instrumentation and heartfelt harmonies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing with gradual builds
  • heartfelt harmonies for reflective moments
  • suitable for cozy gatherings
  • intricate instrumentation detail exploration
  • warm melodies for evening relaxation

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer upbeat, fast-paced music

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2009, 'Beacons' is Ohbijou's second studio album, following their critically acclaimed debut, 'Swift Feet.' The band had begun to carve a niche within the Canadian indie-folk scene, cultivating a sound that blended rich arrangements with intimate storytelling.
Stylistic neighbors
Corb Lund· Manel· Taylor Swift

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Intro to Season 2:34
  • 2 Wildfires 3:51
  • 3 Black Ice 3:41
  • 4 Cliff Jumps 5:03
  • 5 Cannon March 4:47
  • 6 Eloise and the Bones 3:00
  • 7 Thunderlove 3:42
  • 8 New Years 2:57
  • 9 Make It Gold 4:44
  • 10 We Lovers 4:54
  • 11 Memoriam 5:44
  • 12 Jailbird Blues 2:54

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