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We Walked in Song

The Innocence Mission · 2007

41 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock

Lush melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a serene soundscape of nostalgia and warmth.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo reflective moments
  • serene soundscape for introspection
  • nostalgic melodies for quiet evenings
  • warm background for casual gatherings
  • gentle storytelling in lyrical form

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of high-energy tracks
  • prefer standalone singles over albums

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'We Walked in Song' was released in January 2007, The Innocence Mission had already established a rich discography, marking this as their sixth studio album. It followed 'Befriended' (2003) and showcased a continued evolution in their sound, characterized by delicate instrumentation and reflective songwriting that deepened their artistic identity.
Stylistic neighbors
Nick Drake· Red House Painters· Sufjan Stevens

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Brotherhood of Man 3:28
  • 2 Happy Birthday 3:32
  • 3 Love That Boy 3:37
  • 4 Into Brooklyn, Early in the Morning 2:56
  • 5 Lake Shore Drive 4:44
  • 6 Song for Tom 3:14
  • 7 Since I Still Tell You My Every Day 2:42
  • 8 A Wave Is Rolling 3:21
  • 9 Colors of the World 3:25
  • 10 Over the Moon 4:16
  • 11 My Sisters Return from Ireland 3:46
  • 12 Shooting Star (sketch) 2:13

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