Sorrows Away
The Unthanks · 2022
57 min · 10 tracks · traditional folk music
Traditional folk melodies intertwine with haunting harmonies and evocative narratives, creating a lush tapestry of sound.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Great Silkie of Sule Skerry — This track captures the essence of traditional storytelling intertwined with ethereal vocals, showcasing the group's ability to evoke deep emotion through narrative.
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The Sandgate Dandling Song — With its playful yet poignant lyrics, this song highlights The Unthanks' talent for blending whimsy and melancholy, making it a standout piece on the album.
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Waters of Tyne — A reinterpretation of a classic folk song, it demonstrates The Unthanks' ability to breathe new life into traditional material while maintaining its emotional core.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The Unthanks blend traditional and original folk elements with strong narratives, creating an emotionally resonant experience.
What we noticed
- Each song typically follows a narrative structure, often telling stories of loss or longing, which is common in folk music.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- 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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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Great Silkie of Sule Skerry 7:45
- 2 The Sandgate Dandling Song 8:49
- 3 The Old News 3:56
- 4 The Royal Blackbird 4:02
- 5 The Isabella Colliery Coke Ovens 4:05
- 6 The Bay of Fundy 4:29
- 7 The Month of January (Uncle Rat) 4:38
- 8 My Singing Bird 7:05
- 9 Waters of Tyne 2:58
- 10 Sorrows Away (Love Is Kind) 9:11
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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