Golden Opportunities Mixtape
Okkervil River · 2007
33 min · 9 tracks · alternative country
A tender exploration of longing and nostalgia wrapped in folk-infused melodies and layered storytelling.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- tender storytelling with nostalgia
- steady pacing for reflective moments
- emotional crescendos that unfold slowly
- for cozy evenings
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer upbeat party tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2007, 'Golden Opportunities Mixtape' came shortly after Okkervil River's breakthrough album, 'Black Sheep Boy,' which had garnered significant critical acclaim. This mixtape features a collection of cover songs and serves as both a reflection of the band's influences and a bridge to their evolving sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Decemberists· Iron & Wine· Sufjan Stevens
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 April Anne 4:14
- 2 Simon Smith and the Amazing Dancing Bear 2:29
- 3 I Want to Know 2:58
- 4 Do What You Gotta Do 3:04
- 5 I Came Here to Say I'm Going Away 4:33
- 6 The Blonde in the Bleachers 3:01
- 7 Antarctica Starts Here 2:43
- 8 Listening to Otis Redding at Home During Christmas 7:12
- 9 Solo 3:45
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