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VII
Folk · 2013 · 12 tracks · 43m

VII

Blitzen Trapper

Warm, harmonica-driven Americana that feels like a long drive through the Pacific Northwest. Story-heavy folk rock with a dusty, 1970s radio soul.

September 30, 2013 · Shock (2)

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A warm, nostalgic collection of rural stories that feels like a sunset over a pine forest.

Tracklist · 12 Tracks · 43m
01
Feel the Chill
3:36
02
Shine On
3:12
03
Ever Loved Once
3:44
04
Thirsty Man
3:42
05
Valley of Death
3:18
06
Oregon Geography
2:41
07
Neck Tatts, Cadillacs
2:39
08
Earth (Fever Called Love)
4:37
09
Drive On Up
3:55
10
Heart Attack
4:35
11
Faces of You
4:03
12
Don't Be a Stranger
3:24
Moments Worth Listening For
The sharp, bluesy harmonica blast that kicks off Feel the Chill, immediately setting a swampy, rural tone.
The way the backing vocals swell during the chorus of Shine On, creating a warm, communal folk-rock glow.
The stripped-back, intimate storytelling on Oregon Geography that feels like a private conversation.
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Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does VII sound next to the rest of Blitzen Trapper's catalogue?

Baritone+4.0σ

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

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