Originally selfreleased on bandcamp as an ep in the winter of 2014, it was rereleased on october 23, 2015 through 61 records attracting widespread critical acclaim. Stream tracks and playlists from anklegod on your desktop or mobile device. Julien baker recorded sprained ankle at spacebomb studios, though her songs dont share the downhome gloss of the other albums produced there this year. Her debut solo effort is courageous and soulful, the perfect record to be listened to during the worst of metaphorical and literal downpours. Via soundcloud last month, 19yearold singersongwriter julien baker released her debut, sprained ankle, a softspoken, melancholy montage of pain, angst, and uncertainty. Im not trying to claim i know her personally, but in her solemn reflections of everyday life and faith, i cant interpret sprained ankle as anything other than the real artist behind the music. Stream sprained ankle on spotify, soundcloud, or via bandcamp. Ever since the release of her stunning debut album sprained ankle via 61 records last year, singersongwriter julien baker has been an. Julien baker at bowery ballroom april 27, 2016 we all want. Written while she was a student at middle tennessee state university, sprained ankle is the intensely intimate solo debut of memphis julien baker. Wish i could write songs about anything other than death i cant go to bed without drawing the red, shaving off breasts each one so heavy, each one so cumbersome each one a lead weight hanging between my lungs spilling my guts, sweat on a microphone breaking my voice whenever im alone with you cant talk, isnt this weather nice. Sprained ankle by julien baker, released 23 october 2015 supported by 342 fans who also own sprained ankle this ep is a major highlight for indie folk during the 2010s.
Intimate songs that are open about lost loves, doubts of faith, dealings with the darker sides of our inward beings. Enter the url of a bandcamp page to download the mp3. As you listen to the opening track on the new album by julien baker, the first thing you notice is the intimacy of the production. Sprained ankle is a solo, singersongwriter album, but very little of it would be considered folky. Stream sprained ankle cameron boucher julien baker cover by cameron boucher from desktop or your mobile device. Enjoy the full soundcloud experience with our free app. Tell me in thin paper about your love breath like thick water lives in my lungs my skin is full of b.
To call sprained ankle a happy accident would be misleading as to the nature of these poignant, emotive songs. It shares a lineage with artists like pedro the lion and mineral. Soundcloud julien baker on audiotree live by julien baker published on. Sprained ankle by julien baker is a slap in the face to that line of thinking. Sprained ankle cameron boucher julien baker cover by cameron boucher published on 20151215t21. Sprained ankle julien baker a very rough ukulele cover.
She released her first solo studio album, sprained ankle, on 61 records. Soon, she found a home on 61 records increasingly diverse roster, and plans were made to release her debut full length, sprained ankle. We are proud to present to you julien baker from memphis, tn performing her song something from her 2015 album sprained ankle. Our new desktop experience was built to be your music destination. For years, baker and a group of close friends performed as forrister, but when college took her four hours away. Sprained ankle julien baker cover by okkida on soundcloud. After writing a batch of songs that didnt seem to fit the bands more rockoriented vibe, baker headed to matthew e.
She released a studio album, sprained ankle, on 61 records in 2015. This live performance was filmed in percy warner park in nashville. She has been touring and performing in bands from a very young age, but her past musical contributions. Its surprising that julien baker considers her heartache to be a mere ankle sprain. Sprained ankle cameron boucher julien baker cover by. But for each of its endeavours to leave an impression, theres a moment thats seldom recreated. Whites spacebomb studios in richmond, virginia to begin recording what would eventually become. Taken from her sprained ankle lp, out 10232015 via 61 records. Download julien baker mp3 songs and albums music downloads. Wish i could write songs about anything other than death i cant go to bed without trying the red shaven operas. Julien baker audiotree live by julien baker, released 10 february 2016 1. Nov 02, 2015 via soundcloud last month, 19yearold singersongwriter julien baker released her debut, sprained ankle, a softspoken, melancholy montage of pain, angst, and uncertainty.
Thankfully, now the world will be able to share in her passion and sorrow. Julien baker sprained ankle 2015, clear, vinyl discogs. Wish i could write songs about anything other than death i cant go to bed without trying the red shaven operas each one so heavy, each one so cumbersome each one a lead weight hanging between my lung spilling my guts. For better or worse, it is a profound communicator. Originally selfreleased on bandcamp as an ep, the album was rereleased in october 2015 on 61 records. Julien rose baker born september 29, 1995 is an american singer and guitarist from bartlett, tennessee. Julien baker bravely confronts her traumas and fears the. Go home julien baker is a lyrically complex singersongwriter whose solo career exploded upon the release of her critically acclaimed debut album, sprained ankle. She has been touring and performing in bands from a very young age, but her past musical contributions lie mostly. Sprained ankle 2015 turn out the lights 2017 sprained ankle is the debut album of american singersongwriter julien baker. Sprained ankle, an album by julien baker on spotify.
Complete your purchase to save the mp3 version to your music library. Let me pick through the empty dirt and the rotten wood the shop you work, cause im interested in a carpenter, so elegant at placing splinters right beneath my nails where i cannot dig them out the same briars from your wrists are the tinder in. Nov 16, 2015 we are proud to present to you julien baker from memphis, tn performing her song something from her 2015 album sprained ankle. Sprained ankle is, like many of julien bakers songs, relatively simple. Yet no one, least of all baker, could have predicted shed be releasing an album, especially as a solo artist. Sprained ankle, the bracing debut solo album from the tennessee singersongwriter julien baker, is packed thick with the sort of lyricism that would be triumphant if it werent so worrying. Julien baker on audiotree live by julien baker free. Julien baker sprained ankle lyrics and tracklist genius. Includes unlimited streaming of sprained ankle via the free bandcamp app, plus highquality download in mp3, flac and more. Julien baker sprained ankle 2015, 320 kbps, file discogs.
Julien baker on audiotree live by julien baker on soundcloud. Sprained ankle is the debut album of american singersongwriter julien baker, originally released on her bandcamp page in 2014 and rereleased a year later on 23 october, 2015 by the label 61. Listen free to julien baker sprained ankle blacktop, sprained ankle and more. Oct 20, 2015 in the single most quotable moment of her debut album sprained ankle, the 19yearold tennessee singersongwriter julien baker plaintively and matteroffactly muttercoos, wish i could write. Official music video for sprained ankle by julien baker. Sprained ankle by julien baker 612851595323 cd barnes. All songs considered a tennessee singersongwriter finds strength in vulnerability in her spare but rich solo debut.
Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. Julien baker rejoice audiotree live 2 of 4 youtube. The smoke and mirrors arent there, and no overproduction masks bakers. Watch brand new cover julien bakers sprained ankle stereogum. Julien baker your long hair, a short walk my biggest fear and a slow watch the thin air, my ribs creak like wooden dining chairs when you see me always scared that every situation ends the same with the blank stare me in the tap water circling the sink drain. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as descri. Sprained ankle is the debut album of american singersongwriter julien baker. Watch brand new cover julien bakers sprained ankle. Baker initially released the songs from sprained ankle online in 2014, she was a student at middle tennessee state university, writing music she only expected a few friends to hear. Nov 04, 2016 watch brand new cover julien bakers sprained ankle. Listen to anklegod soundcloud is an audio platform that lets you listen to what you love and share the sounds you create 60 tracks. In the single most quotable moment of her debut album sprained ankle, the 19yearold tennessee singersongwriter julien baker plaintively and matteroffactly muttercoos, wish i.
Originally selfreleased on bandcamp as an ep, the album was rereleased in. Sprained ankle is a solo, singersongwriter album, but very little of it would be considered. One of the elements that originally made bon iver such a noteworthy act in 2008 was the bands fresh take on folk music. Nov 05, 2015 sprained ankle is a solo, singersongwriter album, but very little of it would be considered folky. For years, baker and a group of close friends had performed as a band, but when colle. An acoustic folk album, the debut from 20yearold julien baker plays out like a bruise spreading across pale skin, a gradual, painful reminder of moments. Description provided by wikipedia under creative commons attribution ccbysa 4. Sometimes, things just seem to happen for a reason. She is a member of the alternative rock band forrister, formerly known as the star killers. Stay up to date with julien baker on twitter and facebook.
Julien bakers debut record is one that you need to sit a little closer to the speakers for or turn the dial up a few notches on your headphones because sprained ankle is a quiet piece of art that is easy to miss if you are not paying attention. This rings strikingly true for the solo career of memphis, tennessees julien baker. Stream julien baker on audiotree live, a playlist by julien baker from desktop or your mobile device. Julien baker born julien rose baker on september 29, 1995 is an american musician and guitarist from memphis, tennessee. Sprained ankle by julien baker published on 20170405t20. Users who like sprained ankle cameron boucher julien baker cover users who reposted sprained ankle. How julien baker survived a month in europe with just two shirts. Baker honed her skills while playing in her highschool band, forrister, with whom she continued to perform while attending college. Yet no one, least of all baker, could have predicted shed be releasing an album, especially. Mar 18, 2016 sprained ankle is a study of fragility. Julien bakers extremely intimate songs operate in existential ultimatumslife or death. Wish i could write songs about anything other than death but i cant go to bed without drawing the r. Download from bandcamp sprained ankle any song to mp3. Its made of sparse guitar and piano tunes about breakups, substance abuse, loneliness, physical and emotional pain, and enduring, all with a wounded vocal delivery that reveres the subject matter.