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The Golden Archipelago

Shearwater · 2010

38 min · 11 tracks · folk

Ethereal melodies intertwine with nature-inspired themes, evoking a sense of longing and exploration.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • contemplative nature-inspired themes
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 2010, 'The Golden Archipelago' is Shearwater's fifth studio album, following their critically acclaimed 'Rook.' At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their sound, blending folk elements with orchestral arrangements and expanding their thematic focus on ecological concerns.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Meridian 3:37
  • 2 Black Eyes 3:40
  • 3 Landscape at Speed 4:33
  • 4 Hidden Lakes 3:47
  • 5 Corridors 2:46
  • 6 God Made Me 4:23
  • 7 Runners of the Sun 2:53
  • 8 Castaways 3:16
  • 9 An Insular Life 3:09
  • 10 Uniforms 3:49
  • 11 Missing Islands 2:18

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