Released 30 years ago
Flesh and Bone
Lucy Kaplansky · 1996
49 min · 12 tracks · traditional folk music
A rich tapestry of folk melodies woven with introspective lyrics and Kaplansky's warm, inviting vocals.
Top tracks — play these first
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Scorpion — The opening track sets the tone for the album with its haunting melody and vivid imagery, showcasing Kaplansky's lyrical depth.
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(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding — This cover embodies the spirit of the album, presenting a timeless message while highlighting Kaplansky's ability to reinterpret classic songs through her unique lens.
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Still Life — In this track, Kaplansky explores themes of memory and reflection with poignant lyrics that resonate deeply, showcasing her songwriting skills.
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Mary and the Soldier — This song tells a poignant story of love and loss, illustrating Kaplansky's knack for narrative songwriting within the folk tradition.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Kaplansky's warm vocals and thoughtful songwriting create an engaging folk experience, though it follows familiar patterns.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a mid-tempo track that sets a reflective tone, followed by a cover that shifts the mood to a more upbeat feel.
- Several tracks feature layered harmonies and acoustic instrumentation, creating a rich sound texture throughout.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Scorpion 3:52
- 2 (What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding 3:18
- 3 If You Could See 3:35
- 4 Don't Renege On Our Love 4:17
- 5 Still Life 6:00
- 6 This is Mine 3:10
- 7 Mary and the Soldier 4:50
- 8 Love is the Ride 2:47
- 9 The Thief 3:50
- 10 Edges 5:16
- 11 The Return of the Grievious Angel 3:54
- 12 Ruby 4:22
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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