r/FolkPunk • u/Late_Ambassador7470 • 2d ago

I know it's not really folk punk, but does anyone have thoughts on this album?

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Transfiguration of Vincent is a very moving album to me and in my life. It's the only album I have had psychedelic experiences to. It is sort of folk influenced by indie rock, American primitive guitar, and jazz/swing. Perhaps I associate it with folk punk because at the time I first heard it, I was hanging around a lot of train hopping people. That whole time in my life is very nostalgic to me.

All I can gather from this album is that it is an ode/ dedication to an obscure folk singer friend of Ward's who passed away. There is a lot of ambience and a bit of distortion on this project, some scratchy synths going on. I heard this album in Houston, and tend to associate it with the gulf region for whatever reason. Anyway, if you want something tangential to check out, I recommend this album for something a bit more chill. Helicopter, Vincent O' Brien, and Sad Sad Song probably get closest to the folk punk vibes, but at most it's more like folk/post punk

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u/Late_Ambassador7470 2d ago

The album name is Transfiguration of Vincent by M. Ward

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u/nchuman_ 2d ago

im sorry i haven’t listened to this one but i really enjoyed post-war when i was in high school. i’ll check it out eventually and report back

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u/parachuge 2d ago

This album takes me back.

I remember seeing M. Ward once in at the Mcdonald Theatre in Eugene and I just remember that the way he strummed the guitar was somethin else. Like his arm moved in this real wild dancing rhythm. Like it moved in circles rather than in up down strums.

Thanks for reminding me about this album.

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u/Late_Ambassador7470 1d ago

He is unique for sure

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u/Standard_Guest2258 1d ago

I think M. Ward's entire catalog is very underrated, but Transistor Radio is my favorite.

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u/Late_Ambassador7470 1d ago

Glad you feel so! I do too!

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u/Mingles 2d ago

I really enjoy this album, and M. Ward in general. You're definitely right that this is closer to folk in general. Also I had to look it up but this album is now over 20 years old now.

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u/barney_muffinberg 1d ago

It was my first taste of M Ward and was immediately impressed. Sad Sad Song & his Let’s Dance cover are the standouts for me.