The Search cover

The Search

Son Volt · 2007

48 min · 14 tracks · alternative country

A reflective blend of alternative country and rock, weaving together poignant lyrics and melodic instrumentation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo reflective journeys
  • poignant moments of introspection
  • for evening drives
  • melodic storytelling with depth

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of high-energy tracks
  • prefer single hits over albums

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2007, 'The Search' is Son Volt's fifth studio album, following their 2005 effort 'Okemah and the Melody of Riot'. At this point, the band was re-establishing its identity after a hiatus and lineup changes, marking a significant return to their roots in Americana music.
Stylistic neighbors
Uncle Tupelo· Wilco· Ryan Adams

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Slow Hearse 2:32
  • 2 The Picture 3:27
  • 3 Action 2:48
  • 4 Underground Dream 4:32
  • 5 Circadian Rhythm 5:02
  • 6 Beacon Soul 2:31
  • 7 The Search 2:59
  • 8 Adrenaline and Heresy 5:05
  • 9 Satellite 2:14
  • 10 Automatic Society 2:26
  • 11 Methamphetamine 4:02
  • 12 L Train 2:58
  • 13 Highways and Cigarettes 3:54
  • 14 Phosphate Skin 3:52

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