The Crane Wife 1 & 2 (track)
by The Decemberists
Year: 2006
From the album The Crane Wife (track #9)
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The Crane Wife 1 & 2 appears on the following album(s) by The Decemberists:
- The Crane Wife (track #9) (this album) (2006)
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| ! | 09/01/2025 17:07 |  ExTeaSea | 13,232 | 85/100 |
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The Crane Wife I nearly brings me to tears every time. It's emotional power and unique beauty are so subtle but profound. Its final dissolution into voices singing a wordless melody is the main highlight of this outstanding album.
