The Oxford Girl and Other Stories
Oysterband · 2008
51 min · 14 tracks · folk rock
Folk rock narratives intertwine with vibrant melodies, evoking a sense of place and history across diverse stories.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for reflective moments
- narrative-driven storytelling throughout
- vibrant melodies evoking places
- gradual emotional crescendos unfold
- for cozy gatherings
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer standalone singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2008, 'The Oxford Girl and Other Stories' is Oysterband's first studio album in six years, following their 2002 release 'Freedom and Rain'. At this point in their career, the band sought to reconnect with their folk roots while incorporating contemporary themes, marking a return to original storytelling after a period of exploration in collaboration and live performances.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Show of Hands· Bellowhead· Seth Lakeman
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Early Days of a Better Nation 4:08
- 2 When I'm Up I Can't Get Down 3:37
- 3 By Northern Light 4:23
- 4 Blood-Red Roses 2:36
- 5 The Soul's Electric 2:47
- 6 The Oxford Girl 4:05
- 7 Little Brother 3:30
- 8 What Wondrous Love Is This? 2:08
- 9 Angels of the River 4:29
- 10 After Rain 4:08
- 11 Shouting About Jerusalem 3:12
- 12 The Lakes of Cool Flynn 3:36
- 13 The False Knight on the Road 3:59
- 14 Put Out the Lights 5:06
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