Madrugada cover

Madrugada

Melanie · 1974

41 min · 10 tracks · country · traditional folk music

A blend of heartfelt folk melodies and country-inflected storytelling wrapped in Melanie's distinctive, emotive vocals.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like emotional fluctuations
  • heartfelt storytelling and melodies
  • late-night reflective moments
  • cathartic emotional resolutions

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer single-track playlists

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 1974, 'Madrugada' was Melanie's fourth studio album, following her breakthrough with 'Brand New Key.' At this point in her career, she was solidifying her place in the folk and pop music scenes while maintaining a strong connection to her roots in traditional songwriting.
Stylistic neighbors
Kacey Musgraves· Brandi Carlile· Sara Watkins

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Love to Lose Again 4:37
  • 2 Lover’s Cross 4:55
  • 3 Pretty Boy Floyd 3:42
  • 4 Wild Horses 6:42
  • 5 I Think It’s Going to Rain Today 2:56
  • 6 Maybe Not for a Lifetime 2:49
  • 7 Holding Out 4:42
  • 8 I Am Being Guided 3:15
  • 9 The Actress 6:00
  • 10 Pine and Feather 2:14

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