Dan Bern
Dan Bern · 1997
45 min · 11 tracks · folk
A blend of introspective folk melodies and sharp, narrative-driven lyrics that resonate deeply with personal and political themes.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- introspective moments for reflection
- narrative-driven lyrics that resonate
- for thoughtful late nights
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer upbeat, fast-paced tracks
- want standalone singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Dan Bern's self-titled album, released in 1997, marked his debut in the music scene. Following a series of performances in coffeehouses, he was gaining momentum as a singer-songwriter known for his storytelling prowess. This album positioned him within the burgeoning folk revival of the late '90s, alongside contemporaries like Ani DiFranco and John Mayer.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Emmylou Harris· Tony Rice· Dolly Parton
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Jerusalem 3:44
- 2 Go to Sleep 2:35
- 3 Wasteland 6:40
- 4 Marilyn 2:52
- 5 King of the World 2:50
- 6 Too Late to Die Young 2:59
- 7 Rome 5:55
- 8 I’m Not the Guy 3:32
- 9 Never Fall in Love 3:13
- 10 Estelle 7:36
- 11 Queen 3:14
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