Canon
Ani DiFranco · 2007
141 min · 36 tracks · folk rock
A rich tapestry of folk rock, weaving introspective lyrics with DiFranco's signature acoustic guitar flair.
Why this album works
The album holds significance as it showcases DiFranco's evolution as an artist, gathering both critically acclaimed tracks and fan favorites across her career. It reached number 33 on the Billboard 200 chart, demonstrating her sustained commercial appeal while offering insights into the feminist and political themes present throughout her work.
- Best for
- dynamic journey with varied pacing introspective moments for reflection rich acoustic textures to explore
- Context
- By the time 'Canon' was released in 2007, Ani DiFranco had established herself as a prominent voice in the folk rock genre, boasting a discography that included over a dozen albums. This collection marked her first major retrospective, encapsulating nearly a decade and a half of her work since her self-titled debut album in 1990. It also served as a bridge to a new era in her career as she began exploring more expansive themes and collaborations.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Proclaimers· John Mayer· Sinéad O'Connor
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Fire Door 2:58
- 2 God's Country 2:48
- 3 You Had Time 5:47
- 4 Buildings and Bridges Standout 4:02
- 5 Coming Up 2:30
- 6 Cradle and All 4:17
- 7 Shy 4:46
- 8 32 Flavors Standout 6:07
- 9 Dilate 4:46
- 10 Distracted 1:08
- 11 Gravel 4:13
- 12 Untouchable Face Standout 3:37
- 13 Joyful Girl 4:29
- 14 Little Plastic Castle 4:03
- 15 Fuel 4:00
- 16 As Is 4:06
- 17 Napoleon 4:37
- 18 Shameless 4:11
Disc 2
- 1 Hello Birmingham 5:18
- 2 This Box Contains 0:28
- 3 Grey 5:10
- 4 Prison Prism 1:34
- 5 Marrow 5:18
- 6 Here for Now 3:06
- 7 Subdivision 3:45
- 8 Rain Check 4:00
- 9 Swim 3:05
- 10 Paradigm 4:33
- 11 Manhole 3:44
- 12 Studying Stones 3:50
- 13 Hypnotized 4:11
- 14 78% H2O 3:30
- 15 Millennium Theater 3:16
- 16 Your Next Bold Move 4:58
- 17 Both Hands 3:21
- 18 Overlap 5:20
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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