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Winged Life

Shearwater · 2004

52 min · 12 tracks · folk

Ethereal melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a hauntingly beautiful tapestry of sound.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • introspective, reflective moods
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2004, 'Winged Life' is Shearwater's third album and represents a significant evolution in their sound following their previous release, 'Palo Santo' in 2001. At this point in their career, the band was honing their unique blend of folk and art rock, solidifying their presence within the indie music scene.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 A Hush 4:17
  • 2 My Good Deed 5:52
  • 3 Whipping Boy 4:42
  • 4 The Kind 2:50
  • 5 A Makeover 5:00
  • 6 St. Mary’s Walk 3:15
  • 7 Wedding Bells Are Breaking Up That Old Gang of Mine 6:26
  • 8 (I’ve Got a) Right to Cry 3:38
  • 9 The World in 1984 3:01
  • 10 The Convert 2:45
  • 11 Sealed 3:48
  • 12 The Set Table 6:39

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