Duet for Guitars #2 cover

Duet for Guitars #2

M. Ward · 1999

40 min · 16 tracks · indie folk

A delicate tapestry of fingerpicked guitars and introspective melodies that evoke quiet contemplation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for quiet moments
  • introspective melodies for reflection
  • delicate fingerpicking for focus
  • short tracks for quick listens

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy tracks
  • prefer longer, expansive pieces

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1999, 'Duet for Guitars #2' is M. Ward's debut album, marking the beginning of his exploration into indie folk sounds. At this point in his career, he was still relatively unknown, setting the foundation for his future as a prominent figure in the genre.
Stylistic neighbors
Iron & Wine· Sufjan Stevens· Nick Drake

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Duet for Guitars #2 2:05
  • 2 Beautiful Car 2:37
  • 3 Fishing Boat Song 1:43
  • 4 Scene From #12 2:51
  • 5 Good News 3:13
  • 6 The Crooked Spine 1:37
  • 7 Look Me Over 4:08
  • 8 Who May Be Lazy 3:06
  • 9 It Won't Happen Twice 2:46
  • 10 He Asked Me to Be a Snake & Live Underground 1:19
  • 11 Song From Debby's Stairs 3:20
  • 12 It Was a Beautiful Car 1:06
  • 13 Were You There? 2:37
  • 14 I'll Be Yr Bird 2:51
  • 15 Not a Gang 2:34
  • 16 Duet for Guitars #1 2:14

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