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Released 20 years ago

Songs from the Deep Forest

Duke Special · 2006

43 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock

A whimsical blend of folk-infused melodies and theatrical storytelling wrapped in lush instrumentation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady melodic journey throughout
  • whimsical storytelling with warmth
  • for reflective afternoons
  • inviting sing-alongs with friends

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek intense, high-energy experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2006, 'Songs from the Deep Forest' was Duke Special's debut album, marking his emergence as a distinctive voice in alternative rock. At this point in his career, he had gained attention through live performances and had begun to establish a dedicated fanbase.
Stylistic neighbors
Tom McRae· Sufjan Stevens· Andrew Bird

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Wake Up Scarlett 3:23
  • 2 Everybody Wants a Little Something 3:08
  • 3 Brixton Leaves 4:26
  • 4 Freewheel 3:55
  • 5 No Cover Up 3:47
  • 6 Portrait 3:07
  • 7 Last Night I Nearly Died 3:48
  • 8 Ballad of a Broken Man 3:10
  • 9 Salvation Tambourine 3:54
  • 10 Something Might Happen 3:12
  • 11 Slip of a Girl 3:17
  • 12 This Could Be My Last Day 3:52

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