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.
Why this album works
'Rarities' stands out for its unique blend of live recordings and remixes, highlighting the duo's versatility. It received positive critical reception and further solidified their influence on contemporary folk music, appealing to both long-time fans and new listeners alike.
- Best for
- intimate live performance energy dynamic journey with varied pacing reflective moments for quiet contemplation
- 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
- Green Day· Weezer· Alanis Morissette· Frank Zappa· Swans· No Doubt· Iggy Pop· Yoko Ono
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Clampdown Standout 3:17
- 2 I Don’t Wanna Talk About It 3:36
- 3 Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters (live) Standout 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) Standout 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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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