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The Unthanks · 2011

49 min · 11 tracks · traditional folk music

A haunting blend of traditional folk melodies intertwined with poignant storytelling and rich vocal harmonies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • haunting storytelling experiences
  • contemplative late-night moods

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2011, 'Last' marked The Unthanks' third studio album, following their critically acclaimed 2009 release 'Here’s the Tender Coming'. By this point, they had established themselves as leading figures in contemporary folk music, building on their reputation for innovative arrangements and deep emotional resonance.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Gan to the Kye 5:39
  • 2 The Gallowgate Lad 6:06
  • 3 Queen of Hearts 4:32
  • 4 Last 7:09
  • 5 Give Away Your Heart 3:49
  • 6 No One Knows I'm Gone 2:11
  • 7 My Laddie Sits Ower Late Up 2:45
  • 8 Canny Hobbie Elliott 3:28
  • 9 Starless 6:00
  • 10 Close the Coalhouse Door 7:02
  • 11 Last (reprise) 0:57

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