The Saga of Mayflower May

by Marissa Nadler

The Saga of Mayflower May cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: May 2005
  • Label: Eclipse
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 35:26
  • Community rating: 3.67/5 from 5 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Recorded in a remarkably short time frame, the American songwriter's sophomore album deepens her gothic, atmospheric approach to traditional folk. The minimalist arrangements consist almost entirely of Nadler's intricate acoustic fingerpicking and her ghostly, reverb-drenched vocals, conjuring dark, romantic narratives rooted in timeless Americana.

Genres

Descriptors: Acoustic, melodic, acoustic, folklore, folk, female-vocals, dreamy, minimal

Tracklist

  1. Under An Old Umbrella (4:13)
  2. The Little Famous Song (3:14)
  3. Mr. John Lee (Velveteen Rose) (3:34)
  4. Damsels In The Dark (1:37)
  5. Lily, Henry, And The Willow Trees (2:45)
  6. Yellow Lights (2:54)
  7. Old Love Haunts Me In The Morning (3:07)
  8. My Little Lark (2:54)
  9. In The Time Of The Lorry Low (3:04)
  10. Calico (3:30)
  11. Horses And Their Kin (4:30)

Credits

  • Marissa Nadler - primary artist, guitar, guitar [12 string], vocals, backing vocals, bells, ukulele
  • Brian McTear - organ [hammond]
  • Nick Castro - whistle [tin], piano

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