Released 30 years ago
Devil's Road
The Walkabouts · 1996
57 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock
A haunting blend of Americana and alternative rock, layered with poignant storytelling and evocative instrumentation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for reflective moments
- poignant storytelling for introspective listeners
- consistent journey through emotions
- haunting soundscapes for deep thinking
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy excitement
- prefer short, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1996, 'Devil's Road' marked The Walkabouts' seventh studio album, emerging during a period when they were refining their sound after the critical acclaim of 'Setting the Woods on Fire' (1996). This album showcased their unique fusion of folk-rock and alternative influences, further solidifying their position within the indie rock scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Red House Painters· Mazzy Star· The Church
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Light Will Stay On 5:26
- 2 Rebecca Wild 4:48
- 3 The Stopping‐Off Place 3:24
- 4 Cold Eye 5:05
- 5 Christmas Valley 5:19
- 6 Blue Head Flame 5:05
- 7 When Fortune Smiles 5:34
- 8 All for This 4:15
- 9 Fairground Blues 4:33
- 10 The Leaving Kind 6:05
- 11 Forgiveness Song 7:22
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