The Tree of Forgiveness

by John Prine

The Tree of Forgiveness cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 13 April 2018
  • Label: Oh Boy
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 32:54
  • Community rating: 3.87/5 from 4 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Returning with his first album of original material in over a decade, the legendary songwriter confronts mortality with his trademark wit and poignant observation. Produced by Dave Cobb, the largely acoustic record features sparse arrangements that highlight Prine's gravelly vocals and enduring lyrical wisdom.

Genres

Descriptors: Folk, folk, acoustic, storytelling, confessional, personal

Tracklist

  1. Knockin' on Your Screen Door (2:19)
  2. I Have Met My Love Today (1:50)
  3. Egg & Daughter Nite, Lincoln Nebraska, 1967 (Crazy Bone) (4:05)
  4. Summer's End (3:29)
  5. Caravan of Fools (2:28)
  6. Lonesome Friends of Science (4:41)
  7. No Ordinary Blue (2:56)
  8. Boundless Love (3:35)
  9. God Only Knows (3:46)
  10. When I Get to Heaven (3:42)

Credits

  • Dave Jacques - bass
  • Kenneth Blevins - drums, percussion [legs], drums [kick drum], percussion [rack tom]
  • Jason Wilber - electric guitar, acoustic guitar
  • Pat McLaughlin - written-by, backing vocals [background vocals], mandolin
  • Brandi Carlile - backing vocals [background vocals], backing vocals [background vocals], kazoo, sounds [claps]
  • Roger Cook - written-by
  • Mike Webb - organ [b3], piano, mellotron, piano, organ [b3], mellotron, organ [b3]
  • Dan Auerbach - written-by

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