Dilate
Ani DiFranco · 1996
60 min · 11 tracks · folk rock
Folk rock melodies intertwine with raw, confessional lyrics and intricate guitar work, creating an intimate listening experience.
Why this album works
'Dilate' is notable for its critical acclaim, receiving high praise from publications such as Rolling Stone. The album reached number 12 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart and helped solidify DiFranco's influence on the feminist music movement of the '90s.
- Best for
- steady emotional exploration throughout intimate moments of reflection cathartic storytelling at play
- Context
- Released in 1996, 'Dilate' was Ani DiFranco's eighth studio album, showcasing her artistic peak as she gained widespread recognition. This album followed her breakthrough 'Out of Range' and solidified her position as a leading figure in the indie music scene, marked by her self-released label Righteous Babe Records.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Proclaimers· John Mayer· Sinéad O'Connor
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Untouchable Face Standout 4:37
- 2 Outta Me, Onto You 4:36
- 3 Superhero Standout 4:44
- 4 Dilate 4:50
- 5 Amazing Grace 7:09
- 6 Napoleon 6:24
- 7 Shameless 4:52
- 8 Done Wrong 6:32
- 9 Going Down 4:49
- 10 Adam and Eve 6:39
- 11 Joyful Girl Standout 5:04
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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