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Hold Time

M. Ward · 2009

44 min · 14 tracks · indie folk

A blend of introspective folk melodies and vintage pop influences, evoking a sense of nostalgic longing.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • nostalgic longing throughout tracks
  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • for reflective afternoons
  • introspective melodies for solitude

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy anthems
  • prefer instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Hold Time' was released in 2009, M. Ward had already established himself as a distinctive voice in the indie folk scene with albums like 'Transistor Radio' (2003) and 'Post-War' (2006). This album marked his fifth studio effort and further solidified his reputation as a songwriter capable of merging personal storytelling with rich, intricate soundscapes.
Stylistic neighbors
Iron & Wine· Sufjan Stevens· Nick Drake

Tracklist

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

  • 1 For Beginners 2:47
  • 2 Never Had Nobody Like You 2:26
  • 3 Jailbird 2:31
  • 4 Hold Time 3:05
  • 5 Rave On 3:35
  • 6 To Save Me 3:01
  • 7 One Hundred Million Years 2:11
  • 8 Stars of Leo 3:18
  • 9 Fisher of Men 3:12
  • 10 Oh Lonesome Me 6:05
  • 11 Epistemology 3:49
  • 12 Blake's View 2:29
  • 13 Shangri-La 2:20
  • 14 Outro 3:47

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