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Palo Santo

Shearwater · 2006

43 min · 11 tracks · folk

Ethereal folk melodies intertwine with haunting vocals, creating an atmospheric exploration of loss and longing.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • atmospheric background focus
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on May 9, 2006, 'Palo Santo' was Shearwater's fourth studio album, following their breakout record 'Winged Life.' At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their artistic identity, moving towards a more ambitious sound characterized by intricate arrangements and introspective lyrics.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 La Dame et La Licorne 5:19
  • 2 Red Sea, Black Sea 2:58
  • 3 White Waves 4:21
  • 4 Palo Santo 3:48
  • 5 Seventy-Four, Seventy-Five 3:21
  • 6 Nobody 3:02
  • 7 Sing, Little Birdie 3:10
  • 8 Johnny Viola 2:30
  • 9 Failed Queen 5:51
  • 10 Hail, Mary 5:11
  • 11 Going Is Song 3:41

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