Song for Our Daughter
Laura Marling · 2020
36 min · 10 tracks · pop rock · folk-pop · indie folk
Intimate storytelling intertwines with delicate melodies, creating a reflective and poignant atmosphere throughout the album.
Why this album works
'Song for Our Daughter' received widespread critical acclaim, earning a nomination for the Best Folk Album at the 2021 Grammy Awards. Its exploration of female experience resonated within the folk genre, influencing subsequent artists and enriching discussions around modern femininity in music.
- Best for
- reflective storytelling in order steady mid-tempo flow throughout intimate melodies for quiet moments
- Context
- Released in 2020, 'Song for Our Daughter' is Laura Marling's fifth studio album, following her critically acclaimed 'Semper Femina' from 2017. By this point in her career, Marling had solidified her position as a leading voice in contemporary folk, blending personal narrative with broader themes of womanhood and identity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sufjan Stevens· Geneviève Racette· Maggie Rogers
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Alexandra 3:19
- 2 Held Down Standout 4:07
- 3 Strange Girl 3:21
- 4 Only the Strong 3:20
- 5 Blow by Blow 2:55
- 6 Song for Our Daughter Standout 4:06
- 7 Fortune Standout 3:55
- 8 The End of the Affair 3:24
- 9 Hope We Meet Again 4:05
- 10 For You 3:59
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