A Forest of Arms

A Forest of Arms
Studio album by Great Lake Swimmers
Released April 21, 2015 (Canada)
Genre Folk rock
Label Nettwerk
Great Lake Swimmers chronology

New Wild Everywhere
(2012)		 A Forest of Arms
(2015)

A Forest of Arms is the sixth studio album by Canadian folk rock band Great Lake Swimmers, slated for release April 21, 2015 on Nettwerk.[1]

The album was recorded in a variety of locations, including the Tyendinaga Caves in Ontario's Hastings County.[1] The songs were inspired in part by bandleader and songwriter Tony Dekker's experiences working with the World Wildlife Fund on environmental projects.[1]

Guest musicians on the album include Kevin Kane of The Grapes of Wrath.[1]

The track "Zero in the City" was released in February as a streaming preview.[2]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source Rating
Exclaim! 8/10[1]

Track listing

All songs written by Tony Dekker.

  1. "Something Like a Storm"
  2. "Zero in the City"
  3. "Shaking All Over"
  4. "Don't Leave Me Hanging"
  5. "One More Charge at the Red Cape"
  6. "I Was a Wayward Pastel Bay"
  7. "A Bird Flew Inside the House"
  8. "A Jukebox in a Desert of Snow"
  9. "I Must Have Someone Else's Blues"
  10. "The Great Bear"
  11. "With Every Departure"
  12. "Expecting You"

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 "Great Lake Swimmers Announce 'A Forest of Arms' LP, Premiere New Single". Exclaim!, February 3, 2015.
  2. ↑ Song Premiere: Great Lake Swimmers - "Zero In The City". Paste, February 2, 2015.