Is The Silver Tree a good place to start with Lisa Gerrard?

Yes, The Silver Tree is recommended as a starting point for new Lisa Gerrard listeners. Ethereal textures and haunting vocals create a meditative soundscape that evokes both longing and introspection. Released in 2006, The Silver Tree marked Lisa Gerrard's continued evolution as a solo artist following her notable work with Dead Can Dance. At this point in her career, Gerrard was exploring more personal and spiritual themes, building on the success of her previous solo endeavors while further establishing her unique voice in world music.

Who is The Silver Tree for?

The Silver Tree works well if you're into meditative journey through soundscapes, dynamic peaks and valleys and ethereal vocals for introspection.

How many songs are on The Silver Tree?

The Silver Tree has 14 tracks, running approximately 64 minutes.

Released 20 years ago

The Silver Tree

Lisa Gerrard · 2006

64 min · 14 tracks · world music

Ethereal textures and haunting vocals create a meditative soundscape that evokes both longing and introspection.

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Top tracks — play these first

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In Exile Start here — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its expansive soundscapes and ethereal vocals, encapsulating the album's themes of solitude and reflection.
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Abwoon — Incorporating rich vocal harmonies and spiritual undertones, this track showcases Gerrard's ability to merge the sacred with the personal, highlighting her unique approach to songwriting.
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Devotion — With its profound emotional resonance and layered instrumentation, this track embodies the essence of commitment and love, making it a standout moment on the album.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

66 /100

Alpine

Higher than 89% of albums we've rated

The album's ethereal textures and layered vocals create a unique meditative experience, though it may not have widespread recognition.

What we noticed

The first half of the album features tracks that build gradually in intensity, while the second half shifts to more subdued and reflective pieces.
Many tracks utilize layered vocal harmonies that create a rich, immersive soundscape, often with minimal instrumental backing.
Several songs incorporate natural sounds and field recordings, enhancing the meditative quality and evoking a sense of place.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 7/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 8/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

meditative journey through soundscapes
dynamic peaks and valleys
ethereal vocals for introspection
for serene afternoon escapes
immersive experience with headphones

Maybe skip if you

seekers of fast-paced tracks
prefer straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Critical Peak — Showcases Gerrard's artistic depth and atmospheric sound, marking a high point in her solo career.
Themes: spiritual solitude· meditative soundscapes· sacred personal reflection
Career context: Released in 2006, The Silver Tree marked Lisa Gerrard's continued evolution as a solo artist following her notable work with Dead Can Dance. At this point in her career, Gerrard was exploring more personal and spiritual themes, building on the success of her previous solo endeavors while further establishing her unique voice in world music.
Stylistic neighbors: Dead Can Dance· Enya· Cocteau Twins