Love & Revelation
Over the Rhine · 2019
41 min · 11 tracks · country music
A heartfelt blend of Americana and gospel, weaving intimate storytelling with rich melodies and reflective instrumentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Los Lunas Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Let You Down — This track encapsulates the album's themes of vulnerability and redemption with its poignant lyrics and haunting melodies that linger long after the song ends.
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Love & Revelation — The title track serves as a central thesis for the album, merging personal reflection with universal truths about love in a concise yet impactful manner.
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May God Love You (Like You’ve Never Been Loved) — This closing track employs a simple yet profound lyrical delivery that captures the essence of hope and grace, leaving listeners with a lasting sense of peace.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- reflective moments of quiet introspection
- short tracks with emotional depth
- soulful storytelling through song
- late-night conversations with friends
Maybe skip if you
- prefer high-energy party music
- want continuous upbeat tempos
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality and creativity in the artist's later years.
- Themes
- small-town spirituality· personal redemption· intimate storytelling
- Career context
- By the time Over the Rhine released 'Love & Revelation' in January 2019, they were in a period of artistic renewal following their 2013 album, 'Meet Me at the Edge of the World'. This album marked their return after a six-year hiatus, showcasing their evolution as songwriters and deepening their exploration of love and spirituality.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Civil Wars· Neko Case· Gillian Welch
Tracklist
- 1 Los Lunas Start here 4:12
- 2 Given Road 3:40
- 3 Let You Down 4:39
- 4 Broken Angels 4:56
- 5 Love & Revelation 2:36
- 6 Making Pictures 4:02
- 7 Betting on the Muse 4:04
- 8 Leavin’ Days 3:43
- 9 Rocking Chair 3:51
- 10 May God Love You (Like You’ve Never Been Loved) 3:55
- 11 An American in Belfast 2:06
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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