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.
Why this album works
'The Civil Wars' debuted at number one on the Billboard Folk Albums chart and received widespread critical acclaim, solidifying the duo’s unique sound. However, it also marked the beginning of their decline as internal strife led to their disbandment, making this album a bittersweet high point in their career.
- 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 Standout 3:49
- 5 Eavesdrop 3:35
- 6 Devil’s Backbone Standout 2:29
- 7 From This Valley Standout 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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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