Fortune (Callers album)

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Fortune
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Studio album by
Callers
Released2008
Genre Indie rock
Label Western Vinyl
Producer Callers, Keith Souza
Callers chronology
Fortune
(2008)
Life of Love
(2010)

Fortune is the debut album of Callers, centered on Sara Lucas' vocals and Ryan Seaton's guitar playing. Sparely instrumented yet atmospheric, it combines elements of folk, blues, and jazz.

Contents

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svgStar empty.svg [1]
Exclaim! (positive) [2]
NPR (positive) [3]
Pitchfork 7.8/10 [4]
PopMatters 7/10 [5]

The album received positive reviews, with critics highlighting Sara Lucas' voice.

Track listing

  1. "Valerie" – 1:32
  2. "More Than Right " – 3:24
  3. "Rone" – 4:40
  4. "Fortune" – 3:13
  5. "O Family" – 3:11
  6. "Meet Between" – 3:15 (lyrics: Mike Taylor)
  7. "Debris" – 3:42
  8. "In Blighted Gold" – 1:28
  9. "The Upper Lands" – 4:12
  10. "Tied About" – 2:58
  11. "Ste. Genevieve" – 2:35

Personnel

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