When the Devil's Loose
A. A. Bondy · 2009
36 min · 10 tracks · traditional folk music
Haunting melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a sonic landscape that feels both timeless and deeply personal.
Top tracks — play these first
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When the Devil's Loose — The title track encapsulates the album's thematic core, blending haunting imagery with reflective songwriting that delves into themes of loss and redemption.
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Mightiest of Guns — This opener sets the tone for the album with its rich instrumentation and poignant narrative about struggle and resilience against overwhelming odds.
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I Can See the Pines Are Dancing — Featuring vivid natural imagery, this track highlights Bondy's ability to evoke emotion through metaphor, showcasing his lyrical prowess within a gentle melodic framework.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Oh the Vampyre
The verses build a haunting narrative around an impending sense of doom, directly addressing existential fears without ever naming them explicitly.
By maintaining an ambiguous focus on dread rather than overt explanations, the writing invites listeners to engage with their own interpretations of fear.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Mightiest of Guns 3:47
- 2 A Slow Parade 4:57
- 3 When the Devil's Loose 4:07
- 4 To the Morning 3:38
- 5 Oh the Vampyre 2:33
- 6 I Can See the Pines Are Dancing 3:42
- 7 False River 2:44
- 8 On the Moon 3:28
- 9 The Mercy Wheel 3:48
- 10 The Coal Hits the Fire 4:14
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