Miles from Our Home
Cowboy Junkies · 1998
48 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock
A haunting blend of folk and rock, filled with introspective lyrics and ethereal melodies.
Why this album works
'Miles from Our Home' received critical acclaim for its poignant songwriting and atmospheric sound, reaching No. 14 on the Canadian Albums Chart. The album's lyrical depth solidified the band's reputation within the alternative rock genre and influenced subsequent artists exploring similar themes.
- Best for
- introspective late-night reflections long, immersive listening sessions hauntingly atmospheric soundscapes
- Context
- By 1998, Cowboy Junkies had established themselves with a cult following, following their breakthrough album 'The Trinity Session' in 1988. 'Miles from Our Home' marked their return after the more experimental 'Open' in 1994, showcasing a return to their roots with a focus on lyrical storytelling.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 New Dawn Coming 4:15
- 2 Blue Guitar Standout 6:11
- 3 Miles From Our Home Standout 4:37
- 4 Good Friday Standout 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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