Is It the Sea?
Will Oldham · 2008
68 min · 13 tracks · country · folk · indie rock
A haunting blend of sparse instrumentation and introspective lyrics creates an intimate atmosphere throughout this folk-infused record.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intimate atmosphere for solitude
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- reflective moments for introspection
- haunting melodies that linger
- dynamic journey through emotions
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer upbeat, fast-paced music
- avoid extended listening experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 2008, Will Oldham had established himself as a significant figure in the indie folk scene with a prolific output. 'Is It the Sea?' came after his critically acclaimed album 'The Letting Go' (2006), showcasing his evolution as a songwriter and performer, often delving into themes of longing and existential reflection.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sufjan Stevens· Iron & Wine· Bon Iver
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Minor Place 4:41
- 2 Love Comes to Me 4:18
- 3 Bed Is for Sleeping 3:52
- 4 Arise Therefore 3:25
- 5 Wolf Among Wolves 4:45
- 6 Ain't You Wealthy, Ain't You Wise? 4:46
- 7 Cursed Sleep 7:51
- 8 Molly Bawn 7:33
- 9 Birch Ballad 4:45
- 10 New Partner 4:39
- 11 Is It the Sea? 6:30
- 12 My Home Is the Sea 7:30
- 13 Master and Everyone 3:30
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