Promised Land
Dar Williams · 2008
41 min · 12 tracks · country · folk · traditional folk music
A contemplative blend of folk and country that weaves personal narratives with universal themes of hope and resilience.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments
- personal narratives of hope
- thoughtful listening during introspection
- easy-going soundtrack for conversation
- uplifting themes for quiet afternoons
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy excitement
- prefer instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2008, 'Promised Land' is Dar Williams' sixth studio album, following the critically acclaimed 'My Better Self' from 2005. At this point in her career, Williams was solidifying her place within the folk music scene, known for her poignant songwriting and storytelling.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lucy Kaplansky· Nanci Griffith· Mary Chapin Carpenter
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 It's Alright 3:27
- 2 Book of Love 3:34
- 3 The Easy Way 3:31
- 4 The Tide Falls Away 2:46
- 5 Buzzer 2:57
- 6 The Business of Things 2:31
- 7 You Are Everyone 4:30
- 8 Go to the Woods 2:54
- 9 Holly Tree 4:13
- 10 Troubled Times 3:34
- 11 Midnight Radio 4:27
- 12 Summerday 3:22
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