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Heart Food

Judee Sill · 1973

70 min · 19 tracks · folk music

Lush melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a hauntingly beautiful tapestry of folk and spiritual themes.

Top tracks — play these first

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    There’s a Rugged Road — This opening track sets the tone with its rich orchestration and contemplative lyrics, reflecting Sill's struggles and resilience.
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    The Kiss — With its lush harmonies and evocative imagery, this track exemplifies Sill's ability to blend emotional vulnerability with sophisticated musicality.
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    The Donor — This lengthy piece showcases Sill's narrative prowess and willingness to explore complex themes of sacrifice and love within a sprawling arrangement.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 There’s a Rugged Road 3:44
  • 2 The Kiss 4:36
  • 3 The Pearl 1:55
  • 4 Down Where the Valleys Are Low 3:52
  • 5 The Vigilante 3:50
  • 6 Soldier of the Heart 3:34
  • 7 The Phoenix 2:37
  • 8 When the Bridegroom Comes 4:14
  • 9 The Donor 8:05
  • 10 Jig 1:06
  • 11 The Desperado (outtake) 3:57
  • 12 The Kiss (demo) 4:14
  • 13 Down Where the Valleys Are Low (demo) 4:49
  • 14 The Donor (demo) 4:43
  • 15 Soldier of the Heart (demo) 3:06
  • 16 The Phoenix (demo) 2:29
  • 17 The Vigilante (demo) 3:44
  • 18 The Pearl (demo) 1:58
  • 19 There’s a Rugged Road (demo) 3:34

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