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This Little Bird

Allison Crowe · 2006

52 min · 12 tracks · traditional folk music

A soulful blend of folk and pop that weaves storytelling with haunting melodies and emotional depth.

Why this album works

Best for
steady, consistent energy levels gradual builds and payoffs introspective listening moments
Context
Allison Crowe was establishing her presence in the Canadian music scene with 'This Little Bird', her first major studio album released in 2006. This work followed her earlier independent releases, showcasing a more polished sound while retaining her raw, emotive vocal style, marking a significant step in her artistic evolution.
If you like
traditional folk music

This Little Bird is an album by Allison Crowe, released in 2006. A soulful blend of folk and pop that weaves storytelling with haunting melodies and emotional depth. This album helped solidify Crowe's reputation as a talented folk artist, receiving positive reviews for its heartfelt songwriting and vocal performances. It also gained attention within the indie folk community, influencing emerging artists and contributing to the genre's renaissance during the mid-2000s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does This Little Bird sound like?

A soulful blend of folk and pop that weaves storytelling with haunting melodies and emotional depth. Rooted in traditional folk music.

What makes This Little Bird by Allison Crowe notable?

This album helped solidify Crowe's reputation as a talented folk artist, receiving positive reviews for its heartfelt songwriting and vocal performances. It also gained attention within the indie folk community, influencing emerging artists and contributing to the genre's renaissance during the mid-2000s. Allison Crowe was establishing her presence in the Canadian music scene with 'This Little Bird', her first major studio album released in 2006. This work followed her earlier independent releases, showcasing a more polished sound while retaining her raw, emotive vocal style, marking a significant step in her artistic evolution.

Who is This Little Bird for?

This Little Bird works well if you're into steady, consistent energy levels, gradual builds and payoffs and introspective listening moments.

How many songs are on This Little Bird?

This Little Bird has 12 tracks, running approximately 52 minutes.

Tracklist

12 tracks·52:30

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

  • 1 Effortless Standout 4:42
  • 2 Skeletons and Spirits Standout 3:19
  • 3 A Case of You Standout 4:57
  • 4 Alive and Breathing 4:33
  • 5 There Is 3:27
  • 6 Now 4:55
  • 7 Silence 5:57
  • 8 Circular Reasoning 3:26
  • 9 Darling Be Home Soon 5:20
  • 10 Phoenix 4:23
  • 11 I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You) 3:52
  • 12 This Little Bird 3:39

Release Date

January 1, 2006

Artist Origin

Canada

Runtime

52 min 30 sec