My Better Self
Dar Williams · 2005
52 min · 14 tracks · country · folk · traditional folk music
A reflective blend of folk and country, weaving personal narratives with melodic grace and poignant storytelling.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective vibes
- personal narratives that resonate
- for afternoon introspection
- gentle melodies for quiet moments
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy experiences
- prefer standalone singles over albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'My Better Self' was released in 2005, Dar Williams had already established herself as a significant voice in the folk music scene with albums like 'The Green World' (1996) and 'The Beauty of the Rain' (2003). This album marked her return after a two-year hiatus, showcasing her growth as a songwriter and deepening her exploration of personal and societal themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lucy Kaplansky· Nanci Griffith· Mary Chapin Carpenter
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Teen for God 3:28
- 2 I'll Miss You Till I Meet You 4:27
- 3 Echoes 3:59
- 4 Blue Light of the Flame 3:05
- 5 Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere 4:28
- 6 Two Sides of the River 4:09
- 7 Empire 3:47
- 8 Comfortably Numb 5:26
- 9 So Close to My Heart 3:11
- 10 Beautiful Enemy 3:10
- 11 Liar 2:58
- 12 You Rise and Meet the Day 3:06
- 13 The Hudson 4:38
- 14 I Saw a Bird Fly Away (live at the Birchmere) 2:59
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