I Only See the Moon

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I Only See the Moon
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Released2023 (2023)
Label Far Cry
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I Only See the Moon is an album by The Milk Carton Kids. [4] It was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Folk Album in 2024, [5] and was named one of the 15 best folk albums of 2023 by PopMatters. [6]

Track listing

I Only See the Moon track listing
No.TitleLength
1."All of the Time in the World to Kill"2:52
2."Star Shine"3:14
3."When You're Gone"2:45
4."Wheels & Levers"4:38
5."I Only See the Moon"2:37
6."Running on Sweet Smile"3:21
7."One True Love"4:33
8."Body & Soul"3:29
9."North Country Ride"6:08
10."Will You Remember Me?"3:51
Total length:37:48

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References

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