Hadestown

by Anaïs Mitchell

Hadestown cover art

Initially conceived as a stage production, this visionary folk-opera transposes the ancient Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice to a post-apocalyptic, Depression-era American landscape. Featuring a brilliant ensemble cast including Justin Vernon and Ani DiFranco, the concept album masterfully weaves together Americana, gospel, and chamber-jazz. It serves as the definitive studio recording of a project that eventually captured multiple Tony Awards.

Genres

  • Chamber Folk
  • Contemporary Folk
  • Americana

Tracklist

  1. Wedding Song
  2. Epic, Pt. 1
  3. Way Down Hadestown
  4. Songbird Intro
  5. Hey, Little Songbird
  6. Gone, I'm Gone
  7. When the Chips Are Down
  8. Wait for Me
  9. Why We Build the Wall
  10. Our Lady of the Underground
  11. Flowers (Eurydice's Song)
  12. Nothing Changes
  13. If It's True
  14. Papers (Hades Finds Out)
  15. How Long?
  16. Epic, Pt. 2
  17. Lover's Desire
  18. His Kiss, The Riot
  19. Doubt Comes In
  20. I Raise My Cup to Him