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Long Violent History
Country · 2020 · 9 tracks · 32m

Long Violent History

Tyler Childers

Eight tracks of traditional Appalachian fiddle tunes leading to a singular, devastating protest song. A quiet but fierce demand for rural empathy.

September 18, 2020 · Hickman Holler Records

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

Tracklist · 9 Tracks · 32m
01
Send in the Clowns
4:08
02
Zollie’s Retreat
2:25
03
Squirrel Hunter
3:59
04
Sludge River Stomp
4:38
05
Midnight on the Water
4:08
06
Camp Chase
3:54
07
Jenny Lynn
3:10
08
Bonaparte’s Retreat
2:46
09
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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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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