Posthumous Success
Tom Brosseau · 2009
42 min · 13 tracks · traditional folk music
Haunting melodies interweave with introspective lyrics, creating a serene yet poignant folk landscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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Favourite Colour Blue — This opening track introduces listeners to Brosseau's signature sound with its delicate guitar work and contemplative lyrics about nostalgia and longing.
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Been True — In just over two minutes, this track captures the essence of honesty and vulnerability, showcasing Brosseau's ability to convey deep emotion in concise form.
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Youth Decay — A standout for its poignant reflection on the passage of time, this song employs vivid imagery that resonates with listeners grappling with their own mortality.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Brosseau's mature songwriting and intimate delivery create a compelling folk experience.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of fingerpicked guitar patterns that create a delicate backdrop for the vocals.
- Brosseau's vocal delivery often employs a soft, conversational tone, enhancing the intimacy of the lyrics.
- Several tracks incorporate subtle harmonies and layered instrumentation, adding depth without overwhelming the primary melodies.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intimate storytelling through melodies
- short tracks for quick immersion
- reflective moments of gentle nostalgia
- acoustic warmth for quiet evenings
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of high-energy tracks
- prefer elaborate sonic landscapes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 2009, Tom Brosseau was establishing himself in the folk scene, having released several albums prior. 'Posthumous Success' marked his first release after his critically acclaimed album 'Grand Forks', showcasing a matured songwriting style and refined musicality.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sufjan Stevens· Iron & Wine· Nick Drake
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Favourite Colour Blue 4:46
- 2 Been True 2:21
- 3 Big Time 2:50
- 4 Boothill 2:37
- 5 You Don't Know My Friends 3:57
- 6 New Heights 3:43
- 7 Youth Decay 2:13
- 8 Drumroll 3:13
- 9 Miss Lucy 2:17
- 10 Axe & Stump 3:06
- 11 Chandler 3:07
- 12 Wishbone Medallion 3:10
- 13 Favourite Colour Blue 4:47
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