This Moment: In Toronto with the Loose Band cover

This Moment: In Toronto with the Loose Band

Victoria Williams · 1995

69 min · 16 tracks · traditional folk music

A warm tapestry of folk melodies entwined with heartfelt storytelling and rich instrumentation.

Why this album works

The album exemplifies Williams' artistic vision during a pivotal period, earning praise from critics for its intimate feel and engagement with themes of love and loss. It has been noted for its influence on subsequent female singer-songwriters who embraced a similar blend of personal narrative and folk tradition.
Career context
Released in 1995, 'This Moment: In Toronto with the Loose Band' is Victoria Williams' fourth studio album, following her critically acclaimed 'Musings of a Creek Dipper' from 1994. At this point in her career, she was establishing herself as a distinctive voice within the folk genre, known for her poignant lyrics and unique vocal style.
Stylistic neighbors
Isabel Parra· Ángel Parra· Víctor Jara

Tracklist

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

  • 1 This Moment 3:50
  • 2 Graveyard Standout 3:58
  • 3 Harry Went to Heaven 3:19
  • 4 Waterfall 3:21
  • 5 Polish Those Shoes 5:53
  • 6 TC 4:42
  • 7 Frying Pan 3:15
  • 8 Hitchhikers Smile 4:57
  • 9 Crazy Mary Standout 6:31
  • 10 Lights 2:28
  • 11 Summer of Drugs 5:39
  • 12 Imagination 3:22
  • 13 Smoke Gets in Your Eyes 3:21
  • 14 Can’t Cry Hard Enough 4:41
  • 15 Sunshine Country 4:51
  • 16 Love 4:46

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