The Quickening
Kathryn Williams · 2010
37 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock
A delicate blend of introspective lyrics and ethereal melodies, capturing a sense of yearning and emotional depth.
Top tracks — play these first
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50 White Lines — This opening track sets the tone with its haunting melody and introspective lyrics, immediately drawing listeners into the album's emotional landscape.
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Winter Is Sharp — With vivid imagery of winter's harshness, this song encapsulates the album's themes of vulnerability and resilience in a beautifully crafted acoustic arrangement.
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Just Leave — This track stands out for its raw honesty and simplicity, showcasing Williams' ability to convey complex emotions through minimal instrumentation.
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Smoke — In just over two minutes, this short piece evokes a powerful sense of transience and longing, exemplifying Williams' knack for impactful storytelling.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- introspective moments of quiet reflection
- delicate melodies for afternoon relaxation
- thoughtful tunes for solitary walks
- gentle storytelling in short bursts
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy party tracks
- prefer longer, epic compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on February 22, 2010, The Quickening is Kathryn Williams' sixth studio album, following her critically acclaimed record Two. At this point in her career, she had established herself as a significant voice in the UK folk scene, known for her poignant songwriting and unique vocal style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lisa Hannigan· Laura Marling· Nick Drake
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Wanting and Waiting
The lyrics shift from an internal monologue to addressing an unnamed subject directly, creating an intimate atmosphere.
This transition not only personalizes the narrative but also enhances the emotional weight, making listeners feel the urgency of unspoken desires.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 50 White Lines 2:47
- 2 Just a Feeling 3:29
- 3 Winter Is Sharp 2:25
- 4 Wanting and Waiting 3:54
- 5 Black Oil 1:23
- 6 Just Leave 3:11
- 7 Smoke 2:17
- 8 Cream of the Crop 4:59
- 9 There Are Keys 3:18
- 10 Noble Guesses 3:40
- 11 Little Lesson 2:34
- 12 Up North 3:47
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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