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Till We Have Faces

Over the Rhine

68 min · 17 tracks · rock & roll · traditional folk music · gospel

A haunting blend of Americana and gospel that intertwines intimate storytelling with lush instrumentation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • intimate storytelling with depth
  • dynamic ebb and flow
  • haunting melodies for reflection
  • live tracks enhance emotional connection
  • for quiet evenings

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer upbeat, high-energy tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2011, 'Till We Have Faces' was Over the Rhine's seventh studio album and marked a return after a five-year hiatus. The duo, Karin Bergquist and Linford Detweiler, had previously experienced commercial success with 'The Long Surrender' in 2011, positioning this album as a deep reflection on faith and personal struggles following their absence from the music scene.
Stylistic neighbors
The Civil Wars· Neko Case· Gillian Welch

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Eyes Wide Open 5:07
  • 2 Someday 4:36
  • 3 Like a Radio 5:07
  • 4 Iron Curtain 2:50
  • 5 Cast Me Away 0:45
  • 6 And Can It Be 5:48
  • 7 Gentle Wounds 4:11
  • 8 L.A.R. Reprise 1:07
  • 9 If I'm Drowning 5:00
  • 10 Sea & Sky 3:23
  • 11 Fly Dance (live) 6:20
  • 12 Paul and Virginia 4:05
  • 13 Ubiquitous Hands 4:12
  • 14 The Genius of Water 4:17
  • 15 Radio Coda (live) 5:47
  • 16 Downfall 3:32
  • 17 [untitled] 2:33

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