The Story cover

The Story

Brandi Carlile · 2007

52 min · 13 tracks · pop rock

Heartfelt storytelling merges with rootsy instrumentation, creating an intimate and emotional listening experience.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • heartfelt storytelling throughout journey
  • wave-like pacing with emotional peaks
  • intimate moments for quiet reflection
  • dynamic shifts in mood and

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • avoid long, cohesive narratives

Where this album fits

Career context
Released as Brandi Carlile's second studio album, 'The Story' came after her self-titled debut in 2005. At this point, she was starting to gain recognition for her unique voice and poignant songwriting, setting the stage for a breakthrough in her career.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Late Morning Lullaby 3:27
  • 2 The Story 3:58
  • 3 Turpentine 2:58
  • 4 My Song 4:28
  • 5 Wasted 3:47
  • 6 Have You Ever 2:32
  • 7 Josephine 3:02
  • 8 Losing Heart 3:35
  • 9 Cannonball 3:52
  • 10 Until I Die 4:06
  • 11 Downpour 3:14
  • 12 Shadow on the Wall 3:15
  • 13 Again Today / [silence] / Hiding My Heart 10:38

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