Burn Your Fire for No Witness
Angel Olsen · 2014
44 min · 11 tracks · pop rock · traditional folk music
A haunting blend of folk and rock that captures raw emotional vulnerability through stark, introspective lyrics.
Why this album works
- Best for
- wave-like emotional progression introspective moments of vulnerability haunting melodies for solitude
- Context
- Released on February 17, 2014, 'Burn Your Fire for No Witness' was Angel Olsen's second studio album, following her 2012 debut 'Half Way Home.' At this point in her career, Olsen was transitioning from a promising newcomer to a recognized voice in the indie music scene, showcasing a more polished production and broader musical palette.
- If you like
- pop rock, traditional folk music
Burn Your Fire for No Witness is an album by Angel Olsen, released in 2014. A haunting blend of folk and rock that captures raw emotional vulnerability through stark, introspective lyrics. 'Burn Your Fire for No Witness' received critical acclaim, landing on numerous year-end lists and affirming Olsen's place within the indie and folk scenes. The album charted on multiple Billboard lists, including the Heatseekers Albums chart, solidifying her rising influence among contemporary singer-songwriters. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Burn Your Fire for No Witness sound like?
A haunting blend of folk and rock that captures raw emotional vulnerability through stark, introspective lyrics. Rooted in pop rock and traditional folk music.
What makes Burn Your Fire for No Witness by Angel Olsen notable?
'Burn Your Fire for No Witness' received critical acclaim, landing on numerous year-end lists and affirming Olsen's place within the indie and folk scenes. The album charted on multiple Billboard lists, including the Heatseekers Albums chart, solidifying her rising influence among contemporary singer-songwriters. Released on February 17, 2014, 'Burn Your Fire for No Witness' was Angel Olsen's second studio album, following her 2012 debut 'Half Way Home.' At this point in her career, Olsen was transitioning from a promising newcomer to a recognized voice in the indie music scene, showcasing a more polished production and broader musical palette.
Who is Burn Your Fire for No Witness for?
Burn Your Fire for No Witness works well if you're into wave-like emotional progression, introspective moments of vulnerability and haunting melodies for solitude.
How many songs are on Burn Your Fire for No Witness?
Burn Your Fire for No Witness has 11 tracks, running approximately 44 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Unfucktheworld Standout 2:05
- 2 Forgiven/Forgotten Standout 2:03
- 3 Hi-Five 2:57
- 4 White Fire Standout 6:55
- 5 High & Wild 3:53
- 6 Lights Out 4:27
- 7 Stars 4:38
- 8 Iota 3:27
- 9 Dance Slow Decades 4:05
- 10 Enemy 5:43
- 11 Windows 4:07
Release Date
February 17, 2014
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
44 min 26 sec
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