Long Violent History — Tyler Childers

A somber and deeply rooted reflection on heritage and the moral necessity of empathy.

Tracklist · 9 Tracks · 32m

Send in the Clowns

4:08

Zollie’s Retreat

2:25

Squirrel Hunter

3:59

Sludge River Stomp

4:38

Midnight on the Water

4:08

Camp Chase

3:54

Jenny Lynn

3:10

Bonaparte’s Retreat

2:46

Long Violent History

3:10

Moments Worth Listening For

The jarring transition from eight instrumental old-time tunes to the sudden, piercing clarity of Childers' voice on the title track.

The mournful, slow-burn fiddle melody on 'Midnight on the Water' that feels like a ghost haunting a hollow.

The frantic, rhythmic energy of 'Squirrel Hunter' where the string band locks into a groove that feels centuries old.

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Where This Album Departs

How does Long Violent History sound next to the rest of Tyler Childers's catalogue?

Absent+4.0σ

The vocals lean far further into absent than the rest of the catalogue.

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