Released 40 years ago
Songs of Innocence and of Experience
Greg Brown · 1986
43 min · 16 tracks · traditional folk music
A contemplative blend of folk and rock, echoing the innocence and experience of life through poetic storytelling.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady progression with varied intensity
- poetic storytelling for reflection
- contemplative moments of introspection
- suitable for quiet afternoon listening
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy tracks
- prefer fast-paced listening experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time Greg Brown released 'Songs of Innocence and of Experience' in 1986, he was solidifying his place in the folk-rock scene after his debut album in 1980. This album came during a period when Brown began to gain greater recognition for his unique lyrical style and storytelling ability, marking a step towards his later acclaim as a significant voice in American folk music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- John Prine· Bill Morrissey· Loudon Wainwright III
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Introduction 2:40
- 2 The Lamb 2:54
- 3 Infant Joy 2:02
- 4 The Chimney Sweeper 4:54
- 5 The Ecchoing Green 2:57
- 6 Night 4:06
- 7 On Anothers Sorrow 2:15
- 8 The Tyger 3:23
- 9 The Angel 2:13
- 10 The Garden of Love 0:47
- 11 Infant Sorrow 1:33
- 12 Holy Thursday 2:47
- 13 Ah! Sun-Flower 2:27
- 14 The Little Vagabond 2:55
- 15 A Poison Tree 2:30
- 16 London 3:08
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