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The Bloom and the Blight

Two Gallants · 2012

41 min · 12 tracks · folk rock · indie rock · lo-fi

Raw acoustic melodies intertwine with poignant storytelling, evoking a bittersweet nostalgia throughout the album.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • bittersweet nostalgia in melodies
  • steady pacing for reflective moments
  • poignant storytelling through acoustic sound
  • suitable for quiet evenings
  • warmth for solo listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy tracks
  • prefer instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2012, 'The Bloom and the Blight' is Two Gallants' fourth studio album, marking their return after a three-year hiatus following 'The Scenery of Farewell'. At this point, the duo had solidified their place in the indie rock scene but sought to explore deeper emotional themes and more intricate arrangements in their songwriting.
Stylistic neighbors
Fleet Foxes· Iron & Wine· The Avett Brothers

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Halcyon Days 4:33
  • 2 Song Of Songs 2:44
  • 3 My Love Won't Wait 3:46
  • 4 Broken Eyes 2:47
  • 5 Ride Away 3:43
  • 6 Decay 3:23
  • 7 Winter's Youth 3:34
  • 8 Willie 2:16
  • 9 Cradle Pyre 3:13
  • 10 Sunday Souvenirs 3:30
  • 11 Dyin' Crapshooter's Blues 4:05
  • 12 I'm So Depressed 3:54

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