Countless Branches
Countless Branches is the sixth studio album by English musician Bill Fay. It was released on 17 January 2020 under Dead Oceans.[2]
Countless Branches | ||||
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Released | 17 January 2020 | |||
Length | 47:18 | |||
Label | Dead Oceans | |||
Producer | Joshua Henry | |||
Bill Fay chronology | ||||
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Singles from Countless Branches | ||||
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The album marks 50 years since Fay's debut self-titled album in 1970.[1]
Critical reception
Aggregate scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Metacritic | 84/100[3] |
Review scores | |
Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [4] |
The Line of Best Fit | 8.5/10[5] |
MusicOMH | [6] |
Countless Branches was met with acclaim from critics. Aggregator Album of the Year gave the album an 82 out of 100 based on 10 reviews from a critical consensus.[7]
Track listing
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "In Human Hands" | 2:19 |
2. | "How Long, How Long" | 2:43 |
3. | "Your Little Face" | 2:44 |
4. | "Salt of the Earth" | 3:39 |
5. | "I Will Remain Here" | 2:06 |
6. | "Filled With Wonder Once Again" | 3:07 |
7. | "Time's Going Somewhere" | 2:42 |
8. | "Love Will Remain" | 2:24 |
9. | "Countless Branches" | 2:20 |
10. | "One Life" | 2:47 |
No. | Title | Length |
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11. | "Tiny (Bonus Track)" | 2:56 |
12. | "Don't Let My Marigolds Die (Live)" | 2:17 |
13. | "The Rooster (Bonus Track)" | 3:16 |
14. | "Your Little Face (Acoustic version)" | 2:18 |
15. | "Filled With Wonder Once Again" | 4:19 |
16. | "How Long, How Long" | 2:43 |
17. | "Love Will Remain" | 2:38 |
Charts
Chart (2020) | Peak position |
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Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[9] | 167 |
Scottish Albums (OCC)[10] | 97 |
UK Independent Albums (OCC)[11] | 16 |
References
- Kenneally, Cerys (12 November 2019). "Bill Fay announces new album with lead single "Filled With Wonder Once Again"". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
- Minsker, Evan (12 November 2019). "Bill Fay Announces New Album Countless Branches". Pitchfork. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
- "Countless Branches by Bill Fay Reviews and Tracks". Metacritic. Retrieved 8 August 2020.
- Jurek, Thom. "AllMusic Review". AllMusic. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
- Oinonen, Janne (15 January 2020). "Less is so much more on veteran songwriter Bill Fay's third "comeback" album". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
- Newington, Mark (17 January 2020). "MusicOMH Review". MusicOMH. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
- "Album of the Year Review". Album of the Year. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
- "Countless Branches (Deluxe Edition) by Bill Fray". Apple Music. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
- "Ultratop.be – Bill Fay – Countless Branches" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
- "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
- "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
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