Black Sheep Boy
Okkervil River · 2005
47 min · 11 tracks · alternative country
A haunting blend of folk-inflected melodies and introspective lyrics that encapsulate vulnerability and longing.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- long, immersive listening sessions
- gradual builds and payoffs
- introspective emotional exploration
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on April 5, 2005, 'Black Sheep Boy' marked Okkervil River's third studio album, following their breakthrough effort 'Down the River of Golden Dreams.' At this point in their career, the band was beginning to gain critical acclaim and a dedicated fanbase, establishing themselves as a significant voice in the alternative country genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Decemberists· Iron & Wine· Sufjan Stevens
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Black Sheep Boy 1:18
- 2 For Real 4:42
- 3 In a Radio Song 5:38
- 4 Black 4:39
- 5 Get Big 3:55
- 6 A King and a Queen 3:22
- 7 A Stone 5:23
- 8 The Latest Toughs 3:11
- 9 Song of Our So-Called Friend 3:23
- 10 So Come Back, I Am Waiting 8:03
- 11 A Glow 3:43
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