Beauty Queen Sister
Indigo Girls · 2011
50 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock · folk rock · American folk music
A reflective blend of lush folk harmonies and introspective lyrics that captures a sense of longing and connection.
Why this album works
The album debuted at number 30 on the Billboard 200, demonstrating sustained popularity in the folk rock scene. It was well-received by critics, highlighting the duo's lyrical depth and musical maturity, contributing to their legacy as influential figures in contemporary American folk music.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo reflective flow introspective moments of connection for quiet afternoons
- Context
- Released in 2011, 'Beauty Queen Sister' is the Indigo Girls' twelfth studio album, emerging after a period of collaborative experimentation and solo projects by Amy Ray and Emily Saliers. The album showcases their continued evolution as songwriters while staying true to their folk roots, marking a return to the duo's signature sound after their last studio album in 2006.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Green Day· Weezer· Alanis Morissette· Frank Zappa· Swans· No Doubt· Iggy Pop· Yoko Ono
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Share the Moon Standout 3:34
- 2 John 4:22
- 3 Beauty Queen Sister Standout 3:11
- 4 We Get to Feel It All Standout 3:32
- 5 War Rugs 3:24
- 6 Gone 3:02
- 7 Mariner Moonlighting 3:36
- 8 Birthday Song 4:19
- 9 Feed and Water the Horses 4:30
- 10 Making Promises 3:20
- 11 Damo 4:07
- 12 Able to Sing 4:02
- 13 Yoke 5:09
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