Secrets
Allison Crowe · 2004
53 min · 11 tracks · traditional folk music
Intimate folk melodies intertwine with heartfelt lyrics, showcasing Crowe's emotive vocal delivery and piano-driven arrangements.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- intimate, reflective listening sessions
- gradual builds and payoffs
- emotive storytelling and lyrics
- contemplative late-night vibes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Helped Crowe gain recognition beyond Canada, marking her transition to wider audiences.
- Themes
- Canadian folk scene· Joan of Arc narrative
- Career context
- Released in 2004, 'Secrets' marked Allison Crowe's first full-length album following a series of successful EPs. At this point in her career, she was transitioning from the local folk scene in Canada to a broader audience, establishing her presence as a singer-songwriter known for her powerful live performances.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Laura Marling· Nick Drake· Joan Baez
- If this clicks, go next to
- Tidings — Continues the emotive themes with rich arrangements and heartfelt delivery.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Alas, I Cannot Swim by Laura Marling — Both feature introspective lyrics and a blend of folk melodies with emotive vocal delivery.Pink Moon by Nick Drake — Shares a similar intimate atmosphere, with delicate arrangements and poignant lyricism.Our Endless Numbered Days by Iron & Wine — Both have a soft, reflective quality with intricate storytelling and gentle acoustic instrumentation.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "How Long".
- 1 How Long Start here 4:01
- 2 Raining in Baltimore 4:45
- 3 Philosophy 5:28
- 4 Midnight 3:58
- 5 Immersed 4:18
- 6 Secrets (That Aren't My Own) 6:17
- 7 Montreal 4:29
- 8 Sea of a Million Faces 3:12
- 9 What About You 4:53
- 10 Joan of Arc 4:54
- 11 Whether I'm Wrong 6:45
What to play next
This album is considered a Breakthrough in Allison Crowe's catalog. Helped Crowe gain recognition beyond Canada, marking her transition to wider audiences.
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