Run Wolves Run
Sean Hayes · 2010
41 min · 11 tracks · folk music
An intimate blend of folk and soul, woven with heartfelt narratives and gentle melodies that invite reflection.
Top tracks — play these first
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Open Up a Window — This track features a captivating blend of rhythmic drive and introspective lyrics, embodying the album's core theme of seeking light amidst darkness.
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Powerful Stuff — With its infectious groove and uplifting message, this song serves as a standout moment that showcases Hayes's ability to merge joy with poignant storytelling.
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One Day the River — This track exemplifies Hayes's skill in crafting vivid imagery, using water metaphors to explore life's ebb and flow in a deeply reflective manner.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features strong storytelling and varied tempos, creating an engaging listening experience.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature a consistent mid-tempo rhythm, while the fourth track introduces a more upbeat tempo that shifts the energy.
- Several tracks incorporate layered vocal harmonies, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the emotional weight of the lyrics.
- The album closes with a gradual deceleration in tempo, allowing for a reflective finish that contrasts with earlier energy.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- gentle melodies for reflective moments
- intimate storytelling during quiet evenings
- uplifting energy for small gatherings
- short tracks for focused listening
Maybe skip if you
- prefer high-energy dance tracks
- want heavy, complex arrangements
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 2010, Sean Hayes was building on the success of his earlier albums, particularly his 2007 release 'Flowering Spindle'. 'Run Wolves Run' marked his continued evolution as an artist, showcasing his signature storytelling style while expanding his sonic palette. This album arrived at a time when Hayes was gaining recognition in the independent music scene, establishing him as a distinct voice in contemporary folk.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Iron & Wine· Sufjan Stevens· Nick Drake
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 When We Fall In 4:45
- 2 Open Up a Window 3:39
- 3 Garden 3:59
- 4 Powerful Stuff 3:35
- 5 So Down 3:38
- 6 Gunnin 3:47
- 7 Shake Your Body 2:39
- 8 Me and My Girl 2:46
- 9 One Day the River 4:18
- 10 Soul Shaker 5:05
- 11 Stella Seed 3:42
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