Guarapero/Lost Blues 2
Will Oldham · 2000
65 min · 16 tracks · country · folk · indie rock
Raw folk melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a meditative atmosphere steeped in melancholy.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with emotional peaks
- introspective moments for deep reflection
- meditative atmosphere for quiet evenings
- short tracks for focused listening
- raw melodies that evoke nostalgia
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer upbeat, high-energy music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2000, 'Guarapero/Lost Blues 2' came as Will Oldham was solidifying his identity as an indie folk artist. This album followed the critically acclaimed 'I See a Darkness' (1999), marking a continuation of his exploration into lo-fi and personal songwriting. At this stage, Oldham was gaining recognition for his unique blend of traditional folk and avant-garde sensibilities.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sufjan Stevens· Iron & Wine· Bon Iver
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Drinking Woman 2:29
- 2 The Spider's Dude is Often Here 4:17
- 3 Gezundheit 2:48
- 4 Let the Wires Ring 5:20
- 5 Big Balls 3:15
- 6 For the Mekons et al 5:36
- 7 Stable Will 4:26
- 8 Every Mother's Son 6:06
- 9 No More Rides 5:06
- 10 The Risen Lord 5:20
- 11 Boy, Have you Cum 2:51
- 12 Patience 3:10
- 13 Take However Long You Want 3:55
- 14 Sugarcane Juice Drinker 3:33
- 15 Call Me a Liar 4:20
- 16 O Lord Are You in Need? 3:03
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