The Use of Ashes
Pearls Before Swine · 1970
32 min · 10 tracks · folk rock
A haunting blend of surreal folk melodies and introspective lyrics that evoke a dreamlike atmosphere.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments
- dreamlike atmosphere for introspection
- short tracks for focused listening
- haunting melodies evoke nostalgia
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy experiences
- prefer lengthy immersive albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in August 1970, 'The Use of Ashes' was Pearls Before Swine's third studio album, following their acclaimed sophomore effort, 'Balaklava.' At this point, the band had established themselves within the folk rock scene, yet they continued to experiment with their sound and lyrical themes, reflecting an artistic evolution that would characterize their later work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Piknik· Robert Hunter· The Proclaimers
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Jeweler 2:48
- 2 From the Movie of the Same Name 2:21
- 3 Rocket Man 3:06
- 4 God Save the Child 3:08
- 5 Song About a Rose 2:21
- 6 Tell Me Why 3:43
- 7 Margery 3:03
- 8 The Old Man 3:16
- 9 Riegal 3:13
- 10 When the War Began 5:07
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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