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Wooden Arms

Patrick Watson · 2009

45 min · 11 tracks · indie rock

Whimsical melodies intertwine with lush instrumentation, creating an ethereal soundscape that feels both intimate and expansive.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • whimsical melodies for daydreaming
  • intimate moments of quiet reflection
  • steady flow with emotional peaks
  • ethereal soundscapes for relaxation

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy tracks
  • prefer short, standalone songs

Where this album fits

Career context
In 2009, Patrick Watson released 'Wooden Arms' as his third studio album, following the acclaimed 'Close to Paradise' from 2006. At this point in his career, Watson was solidifying his reputation for blending orchestral pop and indie rock, building on the success of his earlier work while exploring deeper emotional themes.
Stylistic neighbors
Sufjan Stevens· Andrew Bird· Iron & Wine

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Fireweed 3:36
  • 2 Tracy’s Waters 3:48
  • 3 Beijing 4:07
  • 4 Wooden Arms 3:08
  • 5 Hommage 2:04
  • 6 Traveling Salesman 3:42
  • 7 Big Bird in a Small Cage 4:04
  • 8 Down at the Beach 5:18
  • 9 Man Like You 4:12
  • 10 Where the Wild Things Are 3:53
  • 11 Machinery of the Heavens 7:26

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