The Spur

by Joan Shelley

The Spur cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 24 June 2022
  • Label: No Quarter
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 41:10
  • Community rating: 3.7/5 from 4 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Recorded in the Kentucky countryside during a period of deep isolation, the songwriter delivers a softly melodic and profoundly pastoral collection. James Elkington's subtle production highlights her delicate vocal phrasing and acoustic guitar fingerpicking, augmented by elegant chamber folk arrangements.

Genres

Descriptors: Folk, acoustic, nature, melodic, female-vocals, modern, unadorned, downtempo

Tracklist

  1. Forever Blues (3:03)
  2. The Spur (3:52)
  3. Home (4:24)
  4. Amberlit Morning (5:15)
  5. Like The Thunder (3:49)
  6. When The Light Is Dying (4:01)
  7. Breath For The Boy (3:22)
  8. Fawn (2:30)
  9. Why Not Live Here (2:30)
  10. Bolt (2:47)
  11. Between Rock and Sky (1:50)
  12. Completely (3:43)

Credits

  • Joan Shelley - primary artist, songwriter, vocals, acoustic guitar, resonator guitar, piano
  • Nathan Salsburg - acoustic guitar, electric guitar
  • Anna Jacobson - brass
  • Lia Kohl - cello
  • Nick Macri - double bass [upright bass]
  • Sean Johnson - drums
  • Spencer Tweedy - drums
  • Bill Callahan - lyrics by [additional lyric contributions], vocals

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