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I Made a Place

Will Oldham · 2019

43 min · 13 tracks · country · folk · indie rock

A reflective blend of folk and country wrapped in Oldham's introspective songwriting and warm, understated melodies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady reflective listening experience
  • introspective moments of contemplation
  • warm melodies for quiet evenings
  • gentle pacing for relaxed afternoons
  • thoughtful lyrics that invite reflection

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy tracks
  • prefer standalone singles over albums

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'I Made a Place' was released in November 2019, Will Oldham was already a seasoned artist with a prolific discography spanning over two decades. This album followed his 2014 release 'Singer's Grave a Sea of Tongues', showcasing his continued evolution as a songwriter while maintaining his signature lo-fi aesthetic.
Stylistic neighbors
Sufjan Stevens· Iron & Wine· Bon Iver

Tracklist

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

  • 1 New Memory Box 3:01
  • 2 Dream Awhile 3:31
  • 3 The Devil's Throat 3:33
  • 4 Look Backward on Your Future, Look Forward to Your Past 3:55
  • 5 I Have Made a Place 3:39
  • 6 Squid Eye 2:46
  • 7 You Know the One 3:37
  • 8 This Is Far From Over 2:46
  • 9 Nothing Is Busted 4:33
  • 10 Mama Mama 2:32
  • 11 The Glow Pt. 3 3:22
  • 12 Thick Air 2:41
  • 13 Building a Fire 3:38

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