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Golden Opportunities 3

Okkervil River · 2013

6 min · 5 tracks · alternative country

A contemplative blend of alternative country with introspective lyrics and rich instrumentation that evokes nostalgia.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • brief energetic bursts of nostalgia
  • introspective reflections on life
  • for afternoon listening
  • front-loaded emotional engagement

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer longer, sprawling albums
  • need immediate gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in early 2013, 'Golden Opportunities 3' is Okkervil River's first album since their acclaimed 'I Am Very Far' from 2011. By this time, the band had solidified their reputation for lyrical depth and musical experimentation, making this release a continuation of their artistic evolution while exploring new thematic territories.
Stylistic neighbors
The Decemberists· Iron & Wine· Sufjan Stevens

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Dance Hall Days
  • 2 Give Me the Night 6:50
  • 3 Money Changes Everything
  • 4 Seven Year Ache
  • 5 The End of the Innocence

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