Canon
Ani DiFranco · 2007
141 min · 36 tracks · folk rock
A reflective tapestry of folk rock, weaving intricate lyrics with raw acoustic instrumentation and DiFranco's distinctive vocal delivery.
Top tracks — play these first
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Fire Door Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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32 Flavors — This reimagined version of one of DiFranco's most iconic songs highlights her ability to blend personal narrative with political commentary, making it emblematic of her style.
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Untouchable Face — The raw emotion and vulnerability expressed in this track resonate deeply, capturing the complexity of heartbreak and longing that permeate much of DiFranco's work.
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Buildings and Bridges — This track showcases DiFranco's lyrical prowess through its poignant exploration of relationships and the passage of time, reflecting her growth as both a person and an artist.
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Joyful Girl — Known for its uplifting message, this song encapsulates themes of self-empowerment and resilience that are central to DiFranco's identity and artistic ethos.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with varied pacing
- introspective moments for reflection
- rich acoustic textures to explore
- for long, thoughtful sessions
- wave-like ebb and flow
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer straightforward single tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — Solid entry in DiFranco's catalog, known for introspective lyrics but not a mainstream highlight.
- Career context
- By the time 'Canon' was released in September 2007, Ani DiFranco had established herself as a significant figure in the indie music scene, having released over a dozen albums since her debut in 1990. This album acts as a retrospective of her career, compiling notable tracks from her extensive discography while showcasing her evolution as an artist and songwriter.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dar Williams· Tori Amos· Michelle Shocked
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Fire Door Start here 2:58
- 2 God's Country 2:48
- 3 You Had Time 5:47
- 4 Buildings and Bridges 4:02
- 5 Coming Up 2:30
- 6 Cradle and All 4:17
- 7 Shy 4:46
- 8 32 Flavors 6:07
- 9 Dilate 4:46
- 10 Distracted 1:08
- 11 Gravel 4:13
- 12 Untouchable Face 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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