Hymns for the Exiled
Anaïs Mitchell · 2004
38 min · 11 tracks · traditional folk music · indie folk
A tapestry of storytelling woven through haunting melodies and introspective lyrics that reflect personal and collective struggles.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- introspective storytelling journeys
- short, immersive listening sessions
- contemplative background ambiance
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2004, 'Hymns for the Exiled' was Anaïs Mitchell's debut album, marking her entry into the folk music scene. At this time, she was an emerging artist in her early twenties, exploring themes of identity and belonging through her songwriting.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sufjan Stevens· Jake Bugg· Feist
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Before the Eyes of Storytelling Girls 3:05
- 2 1984 2:57
- 3 Cosmic American 3:41
- 4 The Belly and the Beast 4:50
- 5 Orion 4:14
- 6 Mockingbird 3:13
- 7 I Wear Your Dress 3:04
- 8 Quecreek Flood 4:16
- 9 A Hymn for the Exiled 3:06
- 10 Two Kids 3:52
- 11 One Good Thing 2:20
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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