Twice Told Tales
10,000 Maniacs · 2015
51 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock
A haunting collection of traditional folk songs that melds ethereal vocals with rich instrumental textures.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for reflective moments
- ethereal vocals enhance emotional depth
- haunting melodies for quiet evenings
- traditional storytelling through song
- immersive journey into lore
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer upbeat and fast tempos
- seek immediate musical gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Twice Told Tales' was released in 2015, 10,000 Maniacs had transitioned into a new chapter following their earlier mainstream success in the late '80s and early '90s. This album marks their first studio release in over a decade since 2003's 'The Earth Pressed Flat', showcasing a shift towards more intimate, acoustic-driven compositions rooted in folklore.
- Stylistic neighbors
- R.E.M.· The Cranberries· Counting Crows
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Lady Mary Ramsay I 1:14
- 2 The Song of Wandering Aengus 1:38
- 3 She Moved Through the Fair 5:25
- 4 Dark Eyed Sailor 4:39
- 5 Misty Moisty Morning 3:11
- 6 Bonny May 4:58
- 7 Canadee-I-O 5:12
- 8 Do You Love an Apple? 3:07
- 9 Greenwood Sidey 2:25
- 10 Carrickfergus 4:42
- 11 Death of Queen Jane 4:37
- 12 Wild Mountain Thyme 3:43
- 13 Marie's Wedding 4:10
- 14 Lady Mary Ramsey II 2:02
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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