Exiles cover

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo reflective journey
  • emotional storytelling through melodies
  • for rainy afternoons
  • thoughtful listening over quiet moments

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer high-energy tracks
  • seek instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career 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
James Taylor· John Denver· Jim Croce

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Exiles 4:13
  • 2 What You're Doing 4:52
  • 3 Lonely in Love 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

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