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Iron Sea and the Cavalry

Pete Francis Heimbold · 2008

40 min · 10 tracks · folk rock

A reflective tapestry woven from folk melodies and heartfelt lyrics, echoing tales of love and loss.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Armies of Angels — This track exemplifies Heimbold's lyrical prowess, capturing a sense of yearning and hope through vivid imagery and haunting melody.
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    Shooting Star and the Ambulance — A poignant reflection on life’s fragility, this song combines narrative storytelling with an evocative arrangement that lingers long after listening.
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    Iron Sea and the Cavalry — The title track encapsulates the album’s themes of struggle and resilience, with sweeping instrumentation that underscores its emotional weight.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Shooting Star and the Ambulance

    The moment shifts from describing a fleeting encounter to an introspective contemplation on mortality.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Johnny Ocho's Lullaby 3:53
  • 2 Armies of Angels 4:03
  • 3 Carousel 3:11
  • 4 Carnival 2:55
  • 5 Shooting Star and the Ambulance 4:54
  • 6 Case of Bad Love 4:01
  • 7 Let It Go 3:52
  • 8 Iron Sea and the Cavalry 3:50
  • 9 Stowaway 4:29
  • 10 Heavenly Boat 4:57

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