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Fences

Fences · 2010

32 min · 10 tracks

A blend of introspective lyrics and eclectic instrumentation creates a sound that is both haunting and melodic.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Boys Around Here — This track stands out for its catchy melody and vivid storytelling, encapsulating the album's themes of youth and identity in a relatable manner.
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    Your Bones — With its poignant lyrics and emotive delivery, this song captures the essence of vulnerability and longing that permeates the album.
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    Hands — This track showcases Mansfield's ability to blend personal narrative with broader themes, making it a crucial representation of his songwriting style.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Your Bones

    The song shifts from reflection on loss to a direct address of an unnamed person, intensifying its emotional weight.

    The shift in perspective deepens the connection to the listener, transforming a personal story into a shared experience of longing.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Boys Around Here 3:04
  • 2 Girls With Accents 2:58
  • 3 Hands 3:13
  • 4 My Girl the Horse 4:31
  • 5 Fires 3:17
  • 6 The Same Tattoos 2:55
  • 7 From Roses 2:57
  • 8 Sadie 3:29
  • 9 Your Bones 3:14
  • 10 From Russia With... 2:26

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