Songs for a Hurricane
Kris Delmhorst · 2003
49 min · 13 tracks · traditional folk music
A tapestry of gentle melodies woven with introspective lyrics, reflecting on nature and human experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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You're No Train — This track exemplifies Delmhorst's lyrical prowess, intertwining metaphor and narrative that captures a sense of longing and reflection.
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Hurricane — The title track encapsulates the album's thematic focus on turmoil and resilience, utilizing vivid imagery to convey a powerful emotional landscape.
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Come Home — With its poignant simplicity, this song effectively conveys themes of nostalgia and belonging through its evocative storytelling.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends personal narratives with nature themes, showcasing strong songwriting and cohesive flow.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features a consistent use of fingerpicked guitar patterns, while the second half introduces more varied instrumentation, including strings and piano.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that build gradually, creating a rich texture as they progress.
- 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
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- bittersweet reflections on resilience
- gentle melodies for quiet moments
- poetic storytelling in every track
- short tracks for thoughtful breaks
- immersive listening during storms
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy party vibes
- prefer instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 2003, Kris Delmhorst released 'Songs for a Hurricane' as her third studio album, following the critically acclaimed 'Five Stories' from 2000. This album solidified her place in the folk music scene as she began to gain wider recognition for her storytelling and lyrical depth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Anaïs Mitchell· Laura Veirs· The Civil Wars
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Hurricane
The chorus shifts from a tone of chaos to one of acceptance, illustrating a journey through emotional storms.
This transition mirrors the cyclical nature of life’s challenges, showcasing Delmhorst's skill in handling complex emotions within her writing.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Waiting Under the Waves 3:38
- 2 East of the Mountains 2:37
- 3 You're No Train 5:35
- 4 Bobby Lee 3:07
- 5 Weathervane 3:26
- 6 Juice+June 4:01
- 7 Hummingbird 4:33
- 8 Hurricane 4:19
- 9 Come Home 2:16
- 10 Too Late 4:04
- 11 Wasted Word 3:22
- 12 Short Work 2:55
- 13 Mingalay 5:50
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