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The Honesty Room

Dar Williams · 1993

47 min · 13 tracks · country · folk · traditional folk music

A warm blend of introspective lyrics and folk melodies, capturing the nuances of everyday life.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for reflective moments
  • introspective narratives of everyday life
  • warm melodies for cozy evenings
  • thoughtful lyrics for personal growth

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy tracks
  • prefering standalone singles

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1993, 'The Honesty Room' marked Dar Williams' debut album, establishing her as a significant voice in contemporary folk music. At this point, she was still relatively unknown but soon gained attention for her storytelling ability and unique perspective.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 When I Was a Boy 4:46
  • 2 Alleluia 3:09
  • 3 The Great Unknown 4:15
  • 4 When Sal’s Burned Down 4:16
  • 5 The Babysitter’s Here 3:57
  • 6 You’re Aging Well 4:13
  • 7 Traveling Again (Traveling I) 3:41
  • 8 In Love but Not at Peace 2:57
  • 9 Mark Rothko Song 3:44
  • 10 This Is Not the House That Pain Built 3:36
  • 11 I Love, I Love (Traveling II) 3:05
  • 12 Flinty Kind of Woman 2:43
  • 13 Arrival 2:53

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