Refractory Obdurate
Wovenhand · 2014
42 min · 10 tracks · alternative country
A haunting blend of alternative country and dark Americana, echoing with spiritual urgency and lyrical depth.
Why this album works
'Refractory Obdurate' received critical acclaim for its intricate compositions and lyrical profundity, landing on several year-end lists. The album's exploration of existential themes resonated with listeners, contributing to Wovenhand's stature within the alternative music scene and influencing contemporaries exploring similar soundscapes.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments haunting soundscapes for introspection spiritual urgency in every track
- Context
- Released in 2014, 'Refractory Obdurate' marked Wovenhand's fifth studio album and a significant moment in their evolution. After establishing a distinct sound with earlier works, this album showcased the band’s increasingly complex arrangements and darker themes, further solidifying David Eugene Edwards' reputation as a unique voice in alternative country.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Old Crow Medicine Show· Dave Alvin· Emmylou Harris
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Corsicana Clip Standout 4:47
- 2 Masonic Youth 3:39
- 3 The Refractory 4:53
- 4 Good Shepherd Standout 4:00
- 5 Salome Standout 5:19
- 6 King David 4:47
- 7 Field of Hedon 3:33
- 8 Obdurate Obscura 5:20
- 9 Hiss 3:53
- 10 El-bow 2:42
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