Album: All That We Let In by Indigo Girls (2004)
Genre: Folk
Record Label: Epic
Format: Album

Description: On <i>All That We Let In</i>, Atlanta’s Indigo Girls adopt a slightly warmer sound than on their previous nine albums. Between Amy Ray’s raw rock leanings and Emily Saliers’ supple folk-pop, they had perfected a balance of political and personal. With its bright organ and sweet harmonies, “Fill It Up Again” is a winsome and hopeful breakup ballad, while the snarling guitars and speculative lyrics of the stomping rocker “Tether” showcase social consciousness.

Artist Background: While they came into prominence as part of the late-'80s folky singer/songwriter revival, the Indigo Girls had staying power where other artists from the same era quickly faded. Their two-women-with-guitars formula may not have seemed very revolutionary on paper, but the combination of two distinct personalities and songwriting styles provided tension and an interesting balance. Emily Saliers, hailing from the more traditional Joni Mitchell school, boasted a gentler sound, was more complex mu... Part of the Atlanta, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Folk movement.

Related Artists: Dar Williams, Shawn Colvin, Brandi Carlile, Patty Griffin

Music Scene: Part of the Atlanta, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Folk movement.

Tags: Folk, 2000s, Album, Epic

Additional Context: Rating score: 8. Based on 2 votes. Available on Discogs marketplace


On <i>All That We Let In</i>, Atlanta’s Indigo Girls adopt a slightly warmer sound than on their previous nine albums. Between Amy Ray’s raw rock leanings and Emily Saliers’ supple folk-pop, they had perfected a balance of political and personal. With its bright organ and sweet harmonies, “Fill It Up Again” is a winsome and hopeful breakup ballad, while the snarling guitars and speculative lyrics of the stomping rocker “Tether” showcase social consciousness.

All That We Let In

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