Till We Have Faces
68 min · 17 tracks · rock & roll · traditional folk music · gospel
A haunting blend of Americana and gospel that intertwines intimate storytelling with lush instrumentation.
Why this album works
- Best for
- intimate storytelling with depth dynamic ebb and flow haunting melodies for reflection
- 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.
- If you like
- rock & roll, traditional folk music, gospel
Till We Have Faces is an album by Over the Rhine. A haunting blend of Americana and gospel that intertwines intimate storytelling with lush instrumentation. This album is significant for its critical acclaim, receiving praise from numerous outlets for its lyrical depth and sonic richness. It showcases Over the Rhine's unique ability to merge genres, influencing contemporary Americana musicians and solidifying their place within the genre's evolution. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Till We Have Faces sound like?
A haunting blend of Americana and gospel that intertwines intimate storytelling with lush instrumentation. Rooted in rock & roll and traditional folk music.
What makes Till We Have Faces by Over the Rhine notable?
This album is significant for its critical acclaim, receiving praise from numerous outlets for its lyrical depth and sonic richness. It showcases Over the Rhine's unique ability to merge genres, influencing contemporary Americana musicians and solidifying their place within the genre's evolution. 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.
Who is Till We Have Faces for?
Till We Have Faces works well if you're into intimate storytelling with depth, dynamic ebb and flow and haunting melodies for reflection.
How many songs are on Till We Have Faces?
Till We Have Faces has 17 tracks, running approximately 68 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Eyes Wide Open Standout 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 Standout 5:48
- 7 Gentle Wounds 4:11
- 8 L.A.R. Reprise 1:07
- 9 If I'm Drowning Standout 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
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
68 min 48 sec
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