Stay Gold
First Aid Kit · 2014
38 min · 10 tracks · folk · traditional folk music · contemporary folk music
A warm tapestry of harmonies and introspective lyrics woven through lush folk arrangements.
Why this album works
'Stay Gold' debuted at number 1 on the Swedish Albums Chart and received widespread critical acclaim, including a feature in NPR's 'All Songs Considered'. The album marked a pivotal moment in First Aid Kit's career, helping them reach a broader international audience while earning nominations for various awards, including the Grammis for Best Pop of the Year.
- Best for
- steady melodic journey throughout warm harmonies for cozy moments introspective listening in solitude
- Context
- When 'Stay Gold' was released in 2014, First Aid Kit was experiencing a significant artistic evolution following their breakthrough album, 'The Lion's Roar' (2012). This third studio album showcased their growing maturity as songwriters and solidified their reputation in the contemporary folk scene. The sisters Johanna and Klara Söderberg sought to explore more expansive sounds while maintaining their signature vocal harmonies.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nelly Furtado· Aygün Kazimova· Feist
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 My Silver Lining Standout 3:35
- 2 Master Pretender 3:47
- 3 Stay Gold Standout 4:11
- 4 Cedar Lane Standout 4:43
- 5 Shattered & Hollow 4:04
- 6 The Bell 3:28
- 7 Waitress Song 4:04
- 8 Fleeting One 3:14
- 9 Heaven Knows 3:18
- 10 A Long Time Ago 4:01
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