Drunken Trees
First Aid Kit · 2008
28 min · 8 tracks · folk music
Haunting harmonies and delicate instrumentation weave through narratives of longing and introspection in this captivating folk debut.
Top tracks — play these first
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Tiger Mountain Peasant Song — This track showcases the duo's signature harmonies and lyrical depth, reflecting themes of nature and personal connection that resonate throughout the album.
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Little Moon — Opening the album, this song captures a sense of yearning with its ethereal melodies and poignant lyrics, setting the tone for First Aid Kit's exploration of emotions.
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Our Own Pretty Ways — The playful yet introspective nature of this track highlights the duo's ability to blend light-heartedness with deeper reflections on identity and belonging.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The EP features strong harmonies and cohesive songwriting, establishing a distinct folk sound.
What we noticed
- The first track opens with a soft guitar melody that gradually builds in intensity, leading into layered harmonies that define the EP's sound.
- Each song features intricate vocal arrangements, often with the sisters singing in close harmony, creating a rich texture throughout.
- The EP concludes with a cover of 'Tiger Mountain Peasant Song', which contrasts the original compositions and showcases their interpretative style.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
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whether it sounds like itself
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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
- seeks high-energy experiences
- prefers longer album formats
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2008, Drunken Trees is First Aid Kit's debut album, following the duo's initial rise to prominence with their viral cover of Fleet Foxes' 'Tiger Mountain Peasant Song.' At this point in their career, the sisters Johanna and Klara Söderberg were beginning to define their sound within the contemporary folk scene, blending traditional influences with modern sensibilities.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Civil Wars· Of Monsters and Men· Laura Marling
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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