Blue Lotus Feet
Will Oldham · 1998
14 min · 7 tracks · country · folk · indie rock
A tender exploration of melancholy and longing, woven with minimalist arrangements and introspective lyrics.
Blue Lotus Feet is an EP by Will Oldham, released in 1998. A tender exploration of melancholy and longing, woven with minimalist arrangements and introspective lyrics. 'Blue Lotus Feet' is notable for its critical reception, characterized by praise from outlets like Pitchfork for its lyrical richness. This album helped further establish Oldham's influence in the alternative country and folk scenes during the late 1990s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Blue Lotus Feet sound like?
A tender exploration of melancholy and longing, woven with minimalist arrangements and introspective lyrics. Rooted in country and folk.
What makes Blue Lotus Feet by Will Oldham notable?
'Blue Lotus Feet' is notable for its critical reception, characterized by praise from outlets like Pitchfork for its lyrical richness. This album helped further establish Oldham's influence in the alternative country and folk scenes during the late 1990s. Released in 1998, 'Blue Lotus Feet' is Will Oldham's third album, following the acclaimed 'I See a Darkness.' At this point, Oldham was solidifying his reputation as a distinctive voice in indie folk music, moving away from his earlier lo-fi recordings towards a more refined sound that still retained his trademark emotional depth.
How many songs are on Blue Lotus Feet?
Blue Lotus Feet has 7 tracks, running approximately 14 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 One With the Birds Standout 5:13
- 2 The Southside of the World Standout 3:04
- 3 When Thy Song Flows Through Me Standout 2:29
- 4 I Am the Sky 0:53
- 5 Blue Lotus Feet 1:14
- 6 Polestar of My Life 0:22
- 7 Door of My Heart 0:44
Release Date
January 1, 1998
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
14 min 2 sec
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