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Modern Pain

Corb Lund · 1995

49 min · 16 tracks · country · folk · bluegrass music

A blend of poignant storytelling and traditional melodies reflecting contemporary rural life.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • poignant storytelling with warmth
  • steady mid-tempo reflective moments
  • ideal for late-night introspection
  • captivating narratives of rural life
  • engaging sing-alongs with friends

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy tracks
  • prefer standalone singles

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1995, 'Modern Pain' marked Corb Lund's debut album, establishing him as a significant voice within the Canadian country and folk scene. At this time, Lund was transitioning from his earlier rock influences to a more roots-oriented sound that would define his career.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Expectation and the Blues 2:55
  • 2 We Used to Ride ’Em 2:58
  • 3 Untitled Waltz 3:28
  • 4 Your Game Again 2:45
  • 5 Owlsong 2:11
  • 6 La Souffrance des Gens 3:11
  • 7 Lament for Lester Cousins 3:50
  • 8 Lives of Attrition (The Best We Can Do) 3:07
  • 9 You and Your Creeping 4:01
  • 10 Heavy and Leaving 3:20
  • 11 Waste and Tragedy 3:28
  • 12 Manyberries 2:41
  • 13 Evil in Me 2:31
  • 14 Hockey Song (live) 3:04
  • 15 Sixteen Tons (live) 2:49
  • 16 Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way (live) 3:26

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