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Drunken Trees

First Aid Kit · 2008

28 min · 8 tracks · folk · traditional folk music · contemporary folk music

Haunting harmonies and introspective lyrics meld into a rich tapestry of contemporary folk melodies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • haunting melodies for introspection
  • short tracks with emotional depth
  • steady progression towards resolution
  • for quiet evenings

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeks high-energy experiences
  • prefers longer album formats

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on April 9, 2008, 'Drunken Trees' marked First Aid Kit's debut album, introducing their distinct sound to the music scene. At this point in their career, sisters Johanna and Klara Söderberg were only 18 and 15 years old, respectively, capturing attention with their unique blend of traditional folk influences and modern sensibilities.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Little Moon 3:52
  • 2 You’re Not Coming Home Tonight 2:29
  • 3 Tangerine 3:12
  • 4 Jagadamba, You Might 3:45
  • 5 Our Own Pretty Ways 3:27
  • 6 Pervigilo 5:33
  • 7 Cross Oceans 2:50
  • 8 Tiger Mountain Peasant Song 3:04

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