Once We Were Trees

by Beachwood Sparks

Once We Were Trees cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 9 October 2001
  • Label: Sub Pop
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 51:20
  • Community rating: 3.33/5 from 2 ratings

Artists on this release: Ben Knight, J Mascis

Album Notes & Community Reviews

The Los Angeles quintet successfully revitalized the shimmering, cosmic country-rock sound popularized by The Byrds and The Flying Burrito Brothers. Utilizing pedal steel, gentle vocal harmonies, and warm psychedelic textures, the album provides a peaceful, pastoral contrast to the era's heavier alt-country movements.

Genres

Descriptors: melodic

Tracklist

  1. Germination (0:30)
  2. Confusion Is Nothing New (3:04)
  3. The Sun Surrounds Me (2:56)
  4. You Take The Gold (2:09)
  5. Hearts Mend (2:17)
  6. Let It Run (6:38)
  7. Old Manatee (3:33)
  8. The Hustler (4:04)
  9. Yer Selfish Ways (2:25)
  10. By Your Side (4:58)
  11. Close Your Eyes (3:32)
  12. Banjo Press Conference (2:24)
  13. Jugglers Revenge (2:50)
  14. The Good Night Whistle (4:43)
  15. Once We Were Trees (5:08)

Credits

  • Ben Knight - guitar
  • J Mascis - guitar
  • Andrew Hale - written-by
  • Paul S. Denman - written-by
  • Sade Adu - written-by
  • Stuart Matthewman - written-by
  • Beachwood Sparks - Primary Artist

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