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The Art of Virtue

Adrienne Young · 2005

58 min · 15 tracks · bluegrass music

An intricate blend of traditional bluegrass and folk, layered with poignant storytelling and rich, acoustic instrumentation.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Art of Virtue — The opening track encapsulates the album's themes of integrity and resilience, setting a reflective tone that resonates throughout the project.
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    Hills & Hollers — This song highlights Young's storytelling prowess, weaving vivid imagery of rural life that connects deeply with the listener's sense of place.
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    Don't Get Weary — A haunting rendition that showcases Young's vocal range and emotional depth, this track provides a moment of introspection amidst the album's broader themes.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Hills & Hollers

    The imagery shifts from serene landscapes to reflections on personal struggle, illustrating the contrasts between beauty and hardship.

    This movement in the lyrics skillfully juxtaposes idyllic scenes with deeper emotional undercurrents, enriching the narrative complexity of the song.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Art of Virtue 3:05
  • 2 Bonaparte's Retreat / My Love Is in America 2:21
  • 3 Hills & Hollers 4:27
  • 4 Jump the Broom 3:37
  • 5 My Sin Is Pride 2:49
  • 6 My Love Will Keep 4:18
  • 7 Ella Arkansas 5:37
  • 8 Rastus Russell 4:13
  • 9 Wedding Ring 3:16
  • 10 Don't Get Weary 2:24
  • 11 Golden Ticket 2:24
  • 12 Walls of Jericho 5:25
  • 13 It's All the Same 4:48
  • 14 Farther Along / Billy in the Low Ground 4:09
  • 15 Brokedown Palace 5:23

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