Woodland

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  • Genre: Americana, Folk, Alt-Country, Bluegrass.
  • Influenced by: Bob Dylan, Gram Parsons, Emmylou Harris, The Band, Townes Van Zandt.
  • Similar artists: The Avett Brothers, Iron & Wine, The Decemberists, Brandi Carlile, Jason Isbell.
  • About this album: The seventh studio album by Gillian Welch, the third solo studio album by David Rawlings (his fifth including his studio work with Dave Rawlings Machine), and the second studio album to be credited to the pair as a duo. Released by Acony Records on August 23, 2024, it is the first album of original material from Welch since 2011's The Harrow & the Harvest, and from Rawlings since 2017's Poor David's Almanack; their 2020 album All the Good Times (Are Past & Gone) consisted entirely of covers. "Woodland" showcases the duo's signature blend of intricate guitar work, Welch's haunting vocals, and Rawlings' masterful musicianship. The album explores themes of love, loss, and the passage of time.
  • Metacritic Score: 87 (universal acclaim).
  • Grammy Nominations: Best Folk Album, Best Americana Performance "Empty Trainload of Sky."
  • Song To Sample: The song nominated for a Grammy in the Best Americana Performance category, "Empty Trainload of Sky."
  • Trivia Bonus: "Woodland" was recorded at the duo's own Woodland Sound Studios in Nashville, Tennessee, following its reconstruction after a devastating tornado.  
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