The Stand Ins
Okkervil River · 2008
40 min · 11 tracks · alternative country
A tapestry of introspective narratives woven through delicate instrumentation and lyrical depth.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- introspective narrative exploration
- gradual builds and payoffs
- short interludes for reflection
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on September 9, 2008, 'The Stand Ins' is Okkervil River's follow-up to their critically acclaimed album 'The Stage Names' from 2007. At this point in their career, the band was experiencing a growing recognition within the alternative country scene, building upon their established sound while exploring new thematic territories.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Decemberists· Iron & Wine· Sufjan Stevens
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Stand Ins, One 0:47
- 2 Lost Coastlines 5:31
- 3 Singer Songwriter 3:49
- 4 Starry Stairs 4:01
- 5 Blue Tulip 6:18
- 6 Stand Ins, Two 0:31
- 7 Pop Lie 3:12
- 8 On Tour With Zykos 4:54
- 9 Calling and Not Calling My Ex 4:21
- 10 Stand Ins, Three 0:54
- 11 Bruce Wayne Campbell Interviewed on the Roof of the Chelsea Hotel, 1979 5:54
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