The Lion's Roar cover

The Lion's Roar

First Aid Kit · 2012

42 min · 10 tracks · folk · traditional folk music · contemporary folk music

Ethereal harmonies intertwine with rich storytelling, creating a lush landscape of contemporary folk melodies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo contemplative flow
  • rich storytelling through harmonies
  • for reflective afternoons
  • intimate moments of quiet connection

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy tracks
  • prefer short standalone singles

Where this album fits

Career context
This was First Aid Kit's second studio album, following their debut 'The Big Black & the Blue' in 2010. By 2012, the duo had gained significant attention for their unique sound and compelling songwriting, positioning them as rising stars in the folk music scene.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Lion’s Roar 5:07
  • 2 Emmylou 4:18
  • 3 In the Hearts of Men 4:13
  • 4 Blue 3:12
  • 5 This Old Routine 4:24
  • 6 To a Poet 5:44
  • 7 I Found a Way 4:13
  • 8 Dance to Another Tune 4:50
  • 9 New Year’s Eve 3:07
  • 10 King of the World 3:38

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