Safe Away
Denison Witmer · 1998
82 min · 26 tracks · acoustic music
A tender blend of introspective songwriting and gentle acoustic melodies that invite quiet reflection.
Top tracks — play these first
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Breathe in This Life — This track encapsulates the album's reflective tone, with its gentle melody and lyrics that encourage embracing the moment amidst life's uncertainties.
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What Will Stay? — The song stands out with its haunting vocal delivery and contemplative lyrics about memory and permanence, resonating deeply with listeners.
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I Won't Leave — This track features a compelling emotional core, showcasing Witmer's ability to weave vulnerability into his songwriting while maintaining a soothing musical backdrop.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intimate storytelling through melodies
- reflective moments for quiet afternoons
- gentle pacing for relaxed listening
- heartfelt themes of connection
- acoustic warmth for solo time
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy tracks
- prefer instant gratification songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1998, Safe Away was Denison Witmer's second album, following his self-titled debut. At this point, he was establishing himself within the indie folk scene and gaining recognition for his heartfelt lyrics and soothing guitar work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sufjan Stevens· Iron & Wine· Nick Drake
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Steven 2:27
- 2 Breathe in This Life 3:09
- 3 Over My Head 2:48
- 4 This and That 1:57
- 5 Closer to the Sun 3:15
- 6 What Will Stay? 2:17
- 7 Miles 2:26
- 8 Dain 3:47
- 9 Los Angeles 2:14
- 10 Around Everything 3:20
- 11 I Would Call You Now 3:43
- 12 Sarah's Bridge 0:58
- 13 I Won't Leave 3:35
- 14 Broken 3:20
Disc 2
- 1 Are You a Sleeper? 4:06
- 2 Postcard Song 3:56
- 3 How to Be Alone 4:35
- 4 Little Flowers (acoustic) 4:07
- 5 Castle and Cathedral 3:04
- 6 The 80's Intro (live) 0:18
- 7 The 80's (live) 3:30
- 8 Grandma Mary (live) 3:21
- 9 Los Angeles Intro (live) 0:51
- 10 Los Angeles (live) 3:27
- 11 Say You'll Stick Around 4:48
- 12 Meant to Be 6:36
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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