Heavy Water is the luminous and haunting new release from Durham-based avant-folk trio Magic Tuber Stringband. Recorded in August 2025 at the historic Church of the Covenant in Greensboro, NC, this 2026 album immerses listeners in a soundscape where Appalachian roots music intersects with deep intellectual exploration and ecological reflection.
Drawing inspiration from the nuclear-contaminated landscape of Ellenton, South Carolina, Heavy Water binds rich folk traditions with evocative themes of place, memory, and environmental grief. This Thrill Jockey release captures Magic Tuber Stringband at their most creative and searching—making it a compelling addition for fans of innovative folk and those seeking music with both lyrical depth and communal resonance.
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- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Thrill Jockey
- Genre: Folk, World, & Country
- Release Date: 05/22/2026
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TRACKS
A1. The Death Of Ellenton
A2. Marker Of A Drowning
A3. Sound Of A Million Stars
A4. Woodpeckers
A5. Scintillation
A6. Blooms In The Rapids
B1. Tribute To The Angels
B2. Where The Place Becomes Forgetting
B3. Wintering Grounds
B4. Soft And Pliable
B5. Dog-Headed Man
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