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Freak Flag

Greg Brown · 2011

40 min · 11 tracks · traditional folk music

A heartfelt blend of folk storytelling and rock simplicity with poignant melodies and reflective lyrics.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for reflective moments
  • heartfelt storytelling in each track
  • for quiet afternoon listening
  • gradual emotional development throughout
  • intimate feel for solo enjoyment

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy party tracks
  • prefer standalone hits over flow

Where this album fits

Career context
By 2011, Greg Brown was well-established in the folk music scene, having released over a dozen albums since his debut in the late 1970s. 'Freak Flag' marked his return to the studio after a five-year hiatus, showcasing his continued evolution as a songwriter and storyteller.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Someday House 2:38
  • 2 Where Are You Going When You're Gone 3:43
  • 3 Rain & Snow 2:41
  • 4 Freak Flag 4:18
  • 5 Lovinest One 2:46
  • 6 I Don't Know Anybody In This Town 3:26
  • 7 Flat Stuff 4:40
  • 8 Mercy Mercy Mercy 3:18
  • 9 Let The Mystery Be 4:04
  • 10 Remember The Sun 4:18
  • 11 Tenderhearted Child 4:50

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