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Part of the Light

Ray LaMontagne · 2018

46 min · 9 tracks · folk

A warm blend of folk-infused melodies and introspective lyrics that invite deep reflection.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo reflective moments
  • introspective listening on quiet evenings
  • warm melodies for deep reflection
  • emotional connection through lyrical storytelling

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of high-energy tracks
  • prefer fast-paced instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 2018, 'Part of the Light' is Ray LaMontagne's fifth studio album, following the critically acclaimed 'Ouroboros' from 2016. By this time, LaMontagne had established himself as a significant voice in contemporary folk music, known for his distinctive raspy voice and emotional storytelling.
Stylistic neighbors
Iron & Wine· Damien Rice· Nick Drake

Tracklist

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

  • 1 To the Sea 5:12
  • 2 Paper Man 4:25
  • 3 Part of the Light 4:20
  • 4 It's Always Been You 5:37
  • 5 Let's Make It Last 4:27
  • 6 As Black as Blood Is Blue 4:45
  • 7 Such a Simple Thing 4:58
  • 8 No Answer Arrives 5:14
  • 9 Goodbye Blue Sky 7:06

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