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The Civil Wars

The Civil Wars · 2013

43 min · 12 tracks · alternative country

Haunting harmonies intertwine with raw, emotional storytelling in a minimalist folk landscape.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • haunting, emotional storytelling
  • introspective late-night listening
  • minimalist arrangements and textures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on August 6, 2013, 'The Civil Wars' is the self-titled second album by the duo after their Grammy-winning debut 'Barton Hollow.' At this point, tensions and personal conflicts within the group were starting to surface, ultimately foreshadowing their breakup shortly after this release.
Stylistic neighbors
Old Crow Medicine Show· Big Thief· Dave Alvin

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The One That Got Away 3:32
  • 2 I Had Me a Girl 3:45
  • 3 Same Old Same Old 3:48
  • 4 Dust to Dust 3:49
  • 5 Eavesdrop 3:35
  • 6 Devil’s Backbone 2:29
  • 7 From This Valley 3:33
  • 8 Tell Mama 3:48
  • 9 Oh Henry 3:32
  • 10 Disarm 4:42
  • 11 Sacred Heart 3:19
  • 12 D’Arline 3:08

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