Five Stories
Kris Delmhorst · 2001
46 min · 13 tracks · traditional folk music
A tapestry of rich storytelling woven through intricate melodies and heartfelt folk arrangements.
Top tracks — play these first
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Damn Love Song — This track stands out for its poignant exploration of love's complexities, featuring a catchy melody that contrasts its reflective lyrics.
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Words Fail You — With its hauntingly beautiful arrangement, this song delves into themes of vulnerability and communication, showcasing Delmhorst's emotional depth.
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Yellow Brick Road — This track cleverly juxtaposes familiar imagery with introspective lyrics, inviting listeners to reflect on their own journeys and choices.
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Garden Rose — In this song, Delmhorst crafts vivid imagery around growth and nostalgia, highlighting her ability to create emotionally resonant narratives.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- heartfelt storytelling through melodies
- gentle pacing for reflective moments
- ideal for cozy evenings
- narrative arcs across tracks
- warm atmosphere for intimate gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of high-energy tracks
- prefer standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Five Stories marks Kris Delmhorst's third studio album, following her well-received release, Chicken & Stars, in 1999. By this time, she was establishing herself as a prominent voice in the contemporary folk scene, blending traditional influences with modern sensibilities.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Anaïs Mitchell· Laura Veirs· The Civil Wars
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Damn Love Song
The verse shifts from a light-hearted tone to an honest confrontation of romantic disillusionment.
This transition effectively captures the tension between idealized love and reality, enhancing the song's emotional impact.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Cluck Old Hen 3:17
- 2 Damn Love Song 4:54
- 3 Broken White Line 3:24
- 4 Little Wings 3:03
- 5 Words Fail You 5:22
- 6 Just What I Meant 3:23
- 7 Yellow Brick Road 3:43
- 8 Garden Rose 4:43
- 9 Mean Old Wind 2:29
- 10 Honeyed Out 3:31
- 11 Gave It Away 4:41
- 12 Lullaby 101 3:00
- 13 Hidden Track (Cluck Old Hen) 0:28
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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