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.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Miley Cyrus· Kesha· Demi Lovato· Panic! at the Disco· Lana Del Rey· Alanis Morissette· Lady Gaga· Katy Perry
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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