Album: Despite Our Differences by Indigo Girls (2006)
Genre: Folk
Record Label: Hollywood Records
Format: Album

Description: The 11th album from this Atlanta-based folk-rock duo simultaneously returns to their staunchly political roots while marshalling in a new, highly personal approach to songwriting. “Pendulum” is a shimmering critique of warmongering machismo, all hooky acoustic guitars and swaggering confidence, while the soulful, sweet-voiced “I Believe In Love” takes in the devastating aftermath of faltering relationships. But it’s not all sad laments and twinkly folk here: P!nk collab “Rock and Roll Heaven’s Gate” is pure rock grit, complete with growling vocals and slamming power chords.

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, Hollywood Records

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


The 11th album from this Atlanta-based folk-rock duo simultaneously returns to their staunchly political roots while marshalling in a new, highly personal approach to songwriting. “Pendulum” is a shimmering critique of warmongering machismo, all hooky acoustic guitars and swaggering confidence, while the soulful, sweet-voiced “I Believe In Love” takes in the devastating aftermath of faltering relationships. But it’s not all sad laments and twinkly folk here: P!nk collab “Rock and Roll Heaven’s Gate” is pure rock grit, complete with growling vocals and slamming power chords.

Despite Our Differences

Indigo Girls

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