Five Leaves Left
Nick Drake · 1969
41 min · 10 tracks · folk · traditional folk music · baroque pop
A haunting blend of melancholic folk and lush orchestration that resonates with introspective beauty.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady reflective listening experience introspective beauty in quiet moments haunting melodies for solitude
- Context
- 'Five Leaves Left' was Nick Drake's debut album, released in September 1969, establishing him as a distinct voice in the British folk scene. At this point, he was still relatively unknown, having signed to Island Records just a year prior, and was experimenting with his unique sound that combined elements of folk and baroque pop.
- If you like
- folk, traditional folk music, baroque pop
Five Leaves Left is an album by Nick Drake, released in 1969. A haunting blend of melancholic folk and lush orchestration that resonates with introspective beauty. 'Five Leaves Left' received critical acclaim upon its release but did not achieve commercial success initially. Over time, it has been recognized for its profound influence on later artists and has been included in numerous 'greatest albums' lists, illustrating its lasting impact on the folk and singer-songwriter genres. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Five Leaves Left sound like?
A haunting blend of melancholic folk and lush orchestration that resonates with introspective beauty. Rooted in folk and traditional folk music.
What makes Five Leaves Left by Nick Drake notable?
'Five Leaves Left' received critical acclaim upon its release but did not achieve commercial success initially. Over time, it has been recognized for its profound influence on later artists and has been included in numerous 'greatest albums' lists, illustrating its lasting impact on the folk and singer-songwriter genres. 'Five Leaves Left' was Nick Drake's debut album, released in September 1969, establishing him as a distinct voice in the British folk scene. At this point, he was still relatively unknown, having signed to Island Records just a year prior, and was experimenting with his unique sound that combined elements of folk and baroque pop.
Who is Five Leaves Left for?
Five Leaves Left works well if you're into steady reflective listening experience, introspective beauty in quiet moments and haunting melodies for solitude.
How many songs are on Five Leaves Left?
Five Leaves Left has 10 tracks, running approximately 41 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Time Has Told Me 4:27
- 2 River Man Standout 4:21
- 3 Three Hours 6:16
- 4 Way to Blue 3:11
- 5 Day Is Done 2:29
- 6 ’Cello Song 4:49
- 7 The Thoughts of Mary Jane 3:22
- 8 Man in a Shed 3:55
- 9 Fruit Tree Standout 4:50
- 10 Saturday Sun 4:03
Release Date
September 1, 1969
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
41 min 48 sec
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