Old Angel
Lost Dogs · 2010
57 min · 15 tracks · alternative country
A rich tapestry of Americana unfolds through haunting melodies and vivid storytelling, merging roots rock with alternative country sensibilities.
Top tracks — play these first
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Israelites and Okies — This opening track sets the thematic tone for the album, addressing cultural dislocation and shared experiences through a compelling narrative structure that engages listeners immediately.
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Traveling Mercies — A standout for its introspective lyrics, this song captures a sense of longing and reflection, creating an emotional anchor that resonates throughout the album.
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Goodbye Winslow — This track showcases the band's skill in storytelling, painting a vivid picture of departure and change that encapsulates the album's overarching themes of transition.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Dust in My Bowl
The imagery shifts from personal lament to collective memory evokes a sense of shared history among listeners.
This transition deepens the emotional impact by connecting individual struggles to broader cultural narratives, emphasizing community bonds amidst personal trials.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Israelites and Okies 4:54
- 2 Dancin' on the Devil's Elbow 3:01
- 3 Turn It Around 4:13
- 4 The Glory Road 4:40
- 5 America's Main Street 2:52
- 6 Traveling Mercies 2:46
- 7 Dust in My Bowl 3:53
- 8 Pearl Moon (Hooverville Camp, 1932) 5:48
- 9 The World Is Against Us 1:41
- 10 Wicked Guns 3:12
- 11 Goodbye Winslow 3:24
- 12 Desert Flowers 3:57
- 13 Dead End Diner 3:33
- 14 Carry Me 4:02
- 15 Old Angel 5:04
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