Exiles
Dan Fogelberg · 1987
45 min · 10 tracks · country · folk rock
A reflective blend of folk rock and country, steeped in emotional storytelling and melodic richness.
Why this album works
'Exiles' features the hit single 'Lonely in Love,' which reached the Billboard Hot 100 and contributed to Fogelberg's enduring legacy as a singer-songwriter. The album is notable for its exploration of themes such as love, loss, and reflection, resonating with listeners during a time when personal narratives were becoming increasingly valued in popular music.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo reflective journey emotional storytelling through melodies for rainy afternoons
- Context
- Released in 1987, 'Exiles' was Dan Fogelberg's seventh studio album, following his commercial peak with 'High Country Snows' in 1985. At this point, Fogelberg was transitioning into a more introspective phase of his career, moving away from the mainstream success of the early 80s towards deeper personal themes in his songwriting.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bruce Springsteen· Cher· Prince· Cyndi Lauper· Grateful Dead· Frank Zappa· Bon Jovi· Donna Summer
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Exiles Standout 4:13
- 2 What You're Doing Standout 4:52
- 3 Lonely in Love Standout 5:30
- 4 Seeing You Again 5:00
- 5 She Don't Look Back 4:49
- 6 The Way It Must Be 4:17
- 7 Hearts in Decline 3:14
- 8 It Doesn't Matter 4:32
- 9 Our Last Farewell 4:50
- 10 Beyond the Edge 3:46
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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