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Released 18 years ago this June

Rook

Shearwater · 2008

40 min · 11 tracks · folk

Lush arrangements intertwine with haunting vocals, creating an ethereal journey through nature's beauty and existential reflection.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • atmospheric background focus
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on June 3, 2008, 'Rook' was Shearwater's fifth studio album, following the critically acclaimed 'Palo Santo'. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their identity as a prominent force in the indie folk scene, exploring deeper themes and more ambitious soundscapes.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 On the Death of the Waters 3:08
  • 2 Rooks 3:21
  • 3 Leviathan, Bound 2:52
  • 4 Home Life 7:15
  • 5 Lost Boys 2:24
  • 6 Century Eyes 2:18
  • 7 I Was a Cloud 5:12
  • 8 South Col 2:35
  • 9 The Snow Leopard 5:08
  • 10 The Hunter's Star 4:00
  • 11 North Col 2:17

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