Released 20 years ago
Motherlode
Sara Hickman · 2006
87 min · 20 tracks · rock music
An intimate blend of folk-rock storytelling with poignant lyrics that explore the complexities of life and relationships.
Top tracks — play these first
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Mad World — This cover transforms the original's bleakness into a haunting reflection on personal struggle, showcasing Hickman's ability to reinterpret classic material with emotional depth.
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My Mama's Hands — This track stands out for its heartfelt exploration of familial love and legacy, using vivid imagery to connect listeners to the universal experience of motherhood.
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Are We Ever Gonna Have Sex Again? — A candid and humorous take on intimacy in long-term relationships, this song combines wit with sincerity, highlighting Hickman's versatility as a songwriter.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intimate storytelling in quiet moments
- reflective listening during solitude
- poignant explorations of relationships
- cathartic release through gentle melodies
- thoughtful background for introspection
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat, fast-paced songs
- want heavy production and beats
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 2006, Motherlode was Sara Hickman's fifth studio album and marked her continued evolution as an artist following a string of successful releases in the 1990s. At this point in her career, she was solidifying her reputation for blending personal narratives with broader societal themes, showcasing growth in both lyrical depth and musical arrangement.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sheryl Crow· Neko Case· Patty Griffin
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 A Song of You 4:26
- 2 To a Maddening Ghost 5:06
- 3 Wagoner's Lad 5:01
- 4 Living in Quiet Desperation 4:17
- 5 Mad World 4:50
- 6 Twenty Years to Life 3:52
- 7 Mother's Little Helper 3:56
- 8 Comfort's Sigh 4:24
- 9 My Mama's Hands 7:13
Disc 2
- 1 Birdhouse 4:55
- 2 Two Days Today 4:18
- 3 Learn You Like a Book 4:04
- 4 Are We Ever Gonna Have Sex Again? 3:16
- 5 Stupid Love 4:05
- 6 Good 4:43
- 7 Enuf 3:00
- 8 Always a Saint 5:02
- 9 Little Bird of Anger 3:21
- 10 This Too Will Pass 3:50
- 11 Your Reward 3:51
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