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Blue Lotus Feet

Will Oldham · 1998

14 min · 7 tracks · country · folk · indie rock

A tender exploration of melancholy and longing, woven with minimalist arrangements and introspective lyrics.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • tender moments of quiet reflection
  • short bursts of introspective emotion
  • fragments that evoke longing
  • ideal for brief contemplative pauses

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking long, cohesive narratives
  • prefer upbeat, energetic tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1998, 'Blue Lotus Feet' is Will Oldham's third album, following the acclaimed 'I See a Darkness.' At this point, Oldham was solidifying his reputation as a distinctive voice in indie folk music, moving away from his earlier lo-fi recordings towards a more refined sound that still retained his trademark emotional depth.
Stylistic neighbors
Sufjan Stevens· Iron & Wine· Bon Iver

Tracklist

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

  • 1 One With the Birds 5:13
  • 2 The Southside of the World 3:04
  • 3 When Thy Song Flows Through Me 2:29
  • 4 I Am the Sky 0:53
  • 5 Blue Lotus Feet 1:14
  • 6 Polestar of My Life 0:22
  • 7 Door of My Heart 0:44

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