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Rarities

Indigo Girls · 2005

75 min · 18 tracks · alternative rock · folk rock · American folk music

A collection of intimate performances and remixes blending folk rock with poignant storytelling.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • intimate live performance energy
  • dynamic journey with varied pacing
  • reflective moments for quiet contemplation
  • cathartic release through storytelling

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer standalone singles format
  • seek constant upbeat tempo

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Rarities' was released in 2005, the Indigo Girls had established themselves as prominent figures in the folk rock scene, following their commercial peak in the early '90s with albums like 'Swamp Ophelia'. This compilation served as a way to celebrate their extensive catalog while offering fans a glimpse into previously unreleased material and live performances, showcasing their evolution over two decades.
Stylistic neighbors
The Civil Wars· Brandi Carlile· Dar Williams

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Clampdown 3:17
  • 2 I Don’t Wanna Talk About It 3:36
  • 3 Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters (live) 3:27
  • 4 Let Me Go Easy (live) 2:58
  • 5 Winthrop 4:18
  • 6 Free of Hope 5:44
  • 7 Shed Your Skin (Tom Morello remix) 4:25
  • 8 Never Stop (1986 EP) 2:27
  • 9 Ghost (demo) 5:10
  • 10 Uncle John’s Band 4:50
  • 11 I’ll Give You My Skin 3:34
  • 12 Free in You (Dave Cooley remix) 3:35
  • 13 Point Hope 6:52
  • 14 Ramblin’ Round (live) 3:19
  • 15 Cold as Ice (live) 3:59
  • 16 Walk Your Valley 3:41
  • 17 It Won’t Take Long 7:41
  • 18 Finlandia (live) 2:31

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