How Sad, How Lovely
Connie Converse · 2009
40 min · 18 tracks · folk music
A haunting collection of introspective folk songs that resonate with a delicate balance of melancholy and warmth.
Top tracks — play these first
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Talkin' Like You (Two Tall Mountains) — This track exemplifies Converse's storytelling prowess, blending vivid imagery with a conversational tone that invites listeners into her world.
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Johnny's Brother — With its poignant exploration of familial relationships, this song captures the essence of Converse's ability to convey deep emotions through understated melodies.
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How Sad, How Lovely — The title track encapsulates the album's thematic core, reflecting on beauty amidst sorrow with a haunting melody that lingers long after listening.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Playboy of the Western World
The narrative shifts from playful bravado to introspective vulnerability, revealing layers beneath a seemingly confident persona.
This shift showcases Converse's skill in juxtaposing surface bravado with deeper emotional truths, enriching the listener's understanding of character complexity.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Talkin' Like You (Two Tall Mountains) 2:30
- 2 Johnny's Brother 2:47
- 3 Roving Woman 2:41
- 4 Down This Road 1:44
- 5 The Clover Saloon 2:12
- 6 John Brady 1:46
- 7 We Lived Alone 1:15
- 8 Playboy of the Western World 4:01
- 9 Unknown (A Little Louder, Love) 0:34
- 10 One by One 2:05
- 11 Father Neptune 2:06
- 12 Man in the Sky 4:04
- 13 Empty Pocket Waltz 1:59
- 14 Honeybee 1:34
- 15 There Is a Vine 1:35
- 16 How Sad, How Lovely 2:38
- 17 Trouble 1:19
- 18 I Have Considered the Lillies 3:42
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