Ring Them Bells
Joan Baez · 1995
64 min · 15 tracks · country · folk · traditional folk music
A rich tapestry of folk ballads woven with Baez's haunting vocals and poignant storytelling.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys steady progression with peaks
- Context
- By the time Joan Baez released 'Ring Them Bells' in 1995, she was a seasoned artist with a career spanning over three decades. This album marked her return to traditional folk music after exploring various genres, showcasing her enduring commitment to storytelling through song and her ability to adapt to changing musical landscapes.
- If you like
- country, folk, traditional folk music
Ring Them Bells is an album by Joan Baez, released in 1995. A rich tapestry of folk ballads woven with Baez's haunting vocals and poignant storytelling. The album received positive critical acclaim, reaffirming Baez's status as a vital voice in folk music. It features her interpretations of classic songs alongside original compositions, emphasizing her influence on the contemporary folk scene and introducing her work to a new generation of listeners. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Ring Them Bells sound like?
A rich tapestry of folk ballads woven with Baez's haunting vocals and poignant storytelling. Rooted in country and folk.
What makes Ring Them Bells by Joan Baez notable?
The album received positive critical acclaim, reaffirming Baez's status as a vital voice in folk music. It features her interpretations of classic songs alongside original compositions, emphasizing her influence on the contemporary folk scene and introducing her work to a new generation of listeners. By the time Joan Baez released 'Ring Them Bells' in 1995, she was a seasoned artist with a career spanning over three decades. This album marked her return to traditional folk music after exploring various genres, showcasing her enduring commitment to storytelling through song and her ability to adapt to changing musical landscapes.
Who is Ring Them Bells for?
Ring Them Bells works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, dynamic emotional journeys and steady progression with peaks.
How many songs are on Ring Them Bells?
Ring Them Bells has 15 tracks, running approximately 64 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Lily of the West 4:44
- 2 Sweet Sir Galahad Standout 4:12
- 3 And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda Standout 5:49
- 4 Willie Moore 4:45
- 5 Swallow Song 3:12
- 6 Don’t Make Promises 5:05
- 7 Jesse 4:09
- 8 Ring Them Bells 3:18
- 9 Welcome Me 4:22
- 10 Suzanne 5:00
- 11 You’re Aging Well 4:25
- 12 Pajarillo Barranqueño 2:19
- 13 Don’t Think Twice, It’s Alright 4:19
- 14 Diamonds & Rust Standout 5:05
- 15 The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down 3:36
Release Date
January 1, 1995
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
64 min 26 sec
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