The Weed Tree

by Espers

The Weed Tree cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 4 October 2005
  • Label: Locust
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 36:52
  • Community rating: 3.81/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Comprised largely of traditional English folk interpretations and covers of artists ranging from Nico to Blue 脰yster Cult, this covers album functions as a distinct stylistic showcase. The Philadelphia collective employs intricate acoustic instrumentation, cello, and haunting vocal harmonies to create a deeply atmospheric, psychedelic folk tapestry.

Genres

Descriptors: progressive, atmospheric, folklore, covers, folk, female-vocals, acoustic

Tracklist

  1. Rosemary Lane (4:38)
  2. Tomorrow (4:06)
  3. Black Is The Color (5:33)
  4. Afraid (3:11)
  5. Blue Mountain (4:47)
  6. Flaming Telepaths (9:58)
  7. Dead King (4:39)

Credits

  • Espers - primary artist, written-by
  • Brooke Sietinsons - band [espers are]
  • Chris Smith - band [espers are]
  • Greg Weeks - band [espers are]
  • Helena Espvall - band [espers are]
  • Meg Baird - band [espers are]
  • Otto Hauser - band [espers are]
  • Traditional - written-by

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