Released 30 years ago
Mortal City
Dar Williams · 1996
46 min · 11 tracks · country · folk · traditional folk music
A rich tapestry of folk melodies and introspective lyrics that explore the complexities of modern life.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady narrative flow throughout
- introspective reflections on life
- ideal for thoughtful afternoon
- rich detail for headphone listening
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy tracks
- prefer standalone singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1996, 'Mortal City' was Dar Williams' second studio album, following her debut 'The Honesty Room'. At this point in her career, she was establishing herself as a compelling voice in the folk music scene, building on the critical acclaim from her first release while expanding her lyrical themes and musical arrangements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lucy Kaplansky· Nanci Griffith· Mary Chapin Carpenter
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 As Cool as I Am 3:38
- 2 February 3:54
- 3 Iowa (Traveling III) 4:47
- 4 The Christians and the Pagans 3:06
- 5 This Was Pompeii 3:58
- 6 The Ocean 5:20
- 7 Family 3:25
- 8 The Pointless, Yet Poignant, Crisis of a Co-Ed 3:12
- 9 The Blessings 3:53
- 10 Southern California Wants to Be Western New York 4:11
- 11 Mortal City 7:18
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