Predecessors brings together the formative years of Shovels & Rope, the acclaimed Americana duo of Cary Ann Hearst and Michael Trent. Featuring their early solo albums alongside collaborations, this collection showcases the roots and evolution of their distinctive blend of folk, country, and heartfelt storytelling.
This special release gathers Hearst’s Lions and Lambs (2011), Trent’s The Winner (2010), and a disc of covers and unreleased demos, offering fans a comprehensive look at their musical journey. Perfect for longtime listeners and newcomers alike, Predecessors captures the raw energy and authenticity that would come to define Shovels & Rope’s signature sound.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Dualtone
- Genre: Folk, World, & Country
- Release Date: 2018
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TRACKS
A1. The Hardest Thing
A2. Hell's Bells
A3. Can't Say Goodbye
A4. Eastern Continental Divide
A5. Are You Ready To Die?
B1. The Last Time
B2. American Made Machine
B3. The Thread
B4. Forsaken Blues
B5. Who's Gonna Raise These Babies
C1. The Winner
C2. Complicated Type
C3. Kitchen - Hallway
C4. Daily Routine
C5. Splintered Fence
D1. Tell the Truth
D2. Bad Luck
D3. All or Nuthin'
D4. All Those Words
D5. L Bird
D6. When I...
E1. Handsome Mollie
E2. Judy Is A Punk
E3. Mexico
E4. Mississippi Heavy Water Blues
F1. So Lonesome I Could Cry
F2. Sunny Side Of The Street
F3. Tonight You Belong To Me
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