Miles from Our Home
Cowboy Junkies · 1998
48 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock
A haunting blend of alternative rock and Americana, layered with introspective lyrics and ethereal instrumentation that evokes a sense of longing.
Top tracks — play these first
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New Dawn Coming — Opening with a delicate balance of hope and melancholy, this track sets the emotional tone for the entire album with its evocative imagery and soothing melodies.
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Miles From Our Home — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of distance and searching for belonging, blending poignant lyrics with a moving vocal performance that showcases Margo Timmins' distinctive voice.
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Good Friday — This track stands out for its rhythmic pulse and reflective lyrics, portraying a sense of contemplation that echoes throughout the album while maintaining a compelling melodic structure.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- introspective late-night reflections
- long, immersive listening sessions
- hauntingly atmospheric soundscapes
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1998, Miles from Our Home marked the Cowboy Junkies' sixth studio album and their first since the acclaimed Lay It Down. At this point in their career, the band was navigating the complexities of maintaining their sound while exploring new musical territories, reflecting a maturity in both composition and lyrical depth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mazzy Star· Red House Painters· The National
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 New Dawn Coming 4:15
- 2 Blue Guitar 6:11
- 3 Miles From Our Home 4:37
- 4 Good Friday 4:04
- 5 Darkling Days 4:23
- 6 Hollow as a Bone 3:28
- 7 Someone Out There 3:02
- 8 The Summer of Discontent 4:37
- 9 No Birds Today 4:22
- 10 Those Final Feet / [At the End of the Rainbow] 9:30
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