Songs of Rapture and Redemption: Rarities & Live
Judee Sill · 2018
70 min · 19 tracks · folk
An intimate blend of live performances and unreleased demos, showcasing Sill's haunting melodies and poetic lyricism.
Why this album works
This album is significant for its deep dive into Sill's lesser-known works, including live recordings that capture her emotive performance style. It has been noted for revitalizing interest in Sill's music, leading to increased streaming and attention from new generations of folk enthusiasts.
- Best for
- intimate acoustic experiences reflective late-night listening haunting melodic explorations
- Context
- Released posthumously in 2018, 'Songs of Rapture and Redemption: Rarities & Live' highlights Judee Sill's enduring influence on the folk genre. This collection arrives nearly four decades after her last studio album, marking a rediscovery of her artistry as listeners seek to understand her contributions in the context of contemporary music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Emmylou Harris· Dolly Parton· Tony Rice
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro/The Vigilante (Live) 4:26
- 2 Lady-O (Live at Boston Music Hall) 2:44
- 3 Enchanted Sky Machines (Live at Boston Music Hall) 6:57
- 4 The Archetypal Man (Live at Boston Music Hall) 3:59
- 5 Crayon Angels (Live at Boston Music Hall) Standout 3:26
- 6 The Lamb Ran Away With the Crown (Live at Boston Music Hall) 3:44
- 7 Jesus Was a Cross Maker (Live at Boston Music Hall) Standout 4:50
- 8 The Pearl 1:48
- 9 The Phoenix 2:37
- 10 Jesus Was a Cross Maker (Home Demo) 3:27
- 11 The Desperado (Outtake) 3:57
- 12 The Kiss (Solo Demo) 4:14
- 13 Down Where the Valley Are Low (Solo Demo) 4:49
- 14 The Donor (Solo Demo) 4:43
- 15 Soldier of the Heart (Solo Demo) 3:06
- 16 The Phoenix (Solo Demo) 2:29
- 17 The Vigilante (Solo Demo) 3:44
- 18 The Pearl (Solo Demo) Standout 1:58
- 19 There's a Rugged Road (Solo Demo) 3:34
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