Ruins
First Aid Kit · 2018
39 min · 10 tracks · folk · traditional folk music · contemporary folk music
A lush tapestry of harmonies and poignant storytelling that captures the fragility of love and loss.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments
- poignant storytelling about love
- warm harmonies for intimate listening
- suitable for quiet evenings
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer high-energy tracks
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Ruins' was released in January 2018, First Aid Kit had established themselves as a prominent force in contemporary folk music, following their acclaimed album 'Stay Gold' from 2014. This album marked a continuation of their artistic evolution, showcasing deeper emotional themes and a more mature sound as they navigated personal changes in their lives.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Civil Wars· Of Monsters and Men· Laura Marling
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Rebel Heart 5:23
- 2 It’s a Shame 4:00
- 3 Fireworks 4:15
- 4 Postcard 3:47
- 5 To Live a Life 3:13
- 6 My Wild Sweet Love 3:55
- 7 Distant Star 3:10
- 8 Ruins 3:31
- 9 Hem of Her Dress 3:23
- 10 Nothing Has to Be True 5:00
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