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Released 20 years ago

What the Toll Tells

Two Gallants · 2006

59 min · 9 tracks · folk rock · indie rock · lo-fi

A raw blend of folk rock and indie sensibilities, steeped in storytelling and emotional grit.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • storytelling that invites reflection
  • wave-like pacing with tension shifts
  • long summer day nostalgia
  • cathartic moments of raw grit

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer standalone singles format

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2006, 'What the Toll Tells' marked Two Gallants' second studio album, following their self-titled debut. At this point in their career, the duo was solidifying their reputation in the indie rock scene, gaining traction after touring extensively and honing their sound.
Stylistic neighbors
Fleet Foxes· Iron & Wine· The Avett Brothers

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Las Cruces Jail 5:46
  • 2 Steady Rollin' 4:28
  • 3 Some Slender Rest 8:57
  • 4 Long Summer Day 4:54
  • 5 The Prodigal Son 3:13
  • 6 Threnody 9:34
  • 7 16th St. Dozens 5:15
  • 8 Age of Assassins 8:01
  • 9 Waves of Grain 9:34

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