Keep Your Courage cover

Keep Your Courage

Natalie Merchant · 2023

54 min · 10 tracks · rock music

A reflective blend of folk-rock melodies with poignant storytelling that invites introspection and connection.

Why this album works

'Keep Your Courage' has garnered significant attention for its lyrical depth and musicality, debuting at number 5 on the Billboard Folk Albums chart. Critics have praised Merchant's ability to weave personal narratives with broader themes, reinforcing her status as a profound storyteller in contemporary music.
Best for
reflective storytelling with depth steady pacing for thoughtful listening introspective moments of connection
Context
Released on April 14, 2023, 'Keep Your Courage' is Natalie Merchant's first studio album in nearly a decade since 'Leave Your Sleep' in 2010. This album marks her return to original material after several years focused on covers and live performances, highlighting a continued evolution in her songwriting and artistic exploration.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Big Girls Standout 4:56
  • 2 Come on, Aphrodite 5:20
  • 3 Sister Tilly 7:42
  • 4 Narcissus Standout 6:02
  • 5 Hunting the Wren 5:47
  • 6 Guardian Angel 5:56
  • 7 Eye of the Storm Standout 5:30
  • 8 Tower of Babel 2:28
  • 9 Song of Himself 4:51
  • 10 The Feast of Saint Valentine 6:06

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