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The Trinity Session

Cowboy Junkies · 1988

52 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock

A haunting blend of folk, rock, and country wrapped in a warm, intimate atmosphere.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for reflective moments
  • intimate atmosphere for quiet nights
  • warm sounds for cozy evenings
  • gentle melodies for solitary drives
  • gradual peaks that invite listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of high-energy tracks
  • prefer standalone singles over albums

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1988, 'The Trinity Session' was the Cowboy Junkies' debut album, emerging during a time when they were still defining their sound. The album showcased the band's unique fusion of genres and laid the groundwork for their future work, gaining them critical attention and a dedicated following.
Stylistic neighbors
Mazzy Star· Red House Painters· The National

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Mining for Gold 1:31
  • 2 Misguided Angel 4:52
  • 3 Blue Moon Revisited (Song for Elvis) 4:28
  • 4 I Don’t Get It 4:34
  • 5 I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry 5:25
  • 6 To Love Is to Bury 5:16
  • 7 200 More Miles 5:29
  • 8 Dreaming My Dreams With You 4:31
  • 9 Working on a Building 3:49
  • 10 Sweet Jane 3:34
  • 11 Postcard Blues 3:22
  • 12 Walking After Midnight 6:00

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