Songs in the Dark
Martha Wainwright · 2015
49 min · 16 tracks · folk
A haunting exploration of lullabies blending folk traditions with Wainwright's intimate, emotive vocals.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- gentle lullabies for winding down
- intimate vocals for quiet moments
- steady flow for reflective listening
- haunting melodies for late nights
- nostalgic themes of comfort
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking upbeat party tracks
- prefer high-energy listening experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2015, 'Songs in the Dark' marks Martha Wainwright's return to the music scene after a four-year hiatus following her album 'Come Home to Mama'. This collection of lullabies showcases her evolution as an artist, emphasizing her roots in folk music while deeply personalizing traditional songs.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lucy Wainwright Roche· Neko Case· Joan Baez
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Prairie Lullaby 3:26
- 2 Hobo’s Lullaby 2:50
- 3 El Condor Pasa 3:52
- 4 Lullaby 2:24
- 5 Lullaby for a Doll 4:03
- 6 Runs in the Family 3:03
- 7 Baby Rocking (medley) 4:02
- 8 Screaming Issue 4:43
- 9 Long Lankin 3:08
- 10 Our Mother the Mountain 3:25
- 11 End of the Rainbow 3:37
- 12 Dusty Skies 2:48
- 13 All the Pretty Little Horses 1:52
- 14 Russian Lullaby 1:34
- 15 Do You Love an Apple 2:18
- 16 Go Tell Aunt Rhody 2:17
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