album · October 23, 2009
Strict Joy
Masterkey Sounds & Plateau RecordsSee this day
folk rocksinger-songwriterindie rock
"Strict Joy" is the second studio album by The Swell Season, a collection of eleven songs that further explore the folk-rock and singer-songwriter traditions that defined their earlier work. The album was primarily recorded in Ireland and produced by Hansard and Irglová themselves.
- The album reached number 33 on the Billboard 200 and number 1 on the Folk Albums chart.
- The album was recorded over a period of two years in various locations, including County Kerry, Ireland, and New York City.
- The lead single, "Low Rising," was released on August 28, 2009.
The Swell Season is a folk-rock collaboration between Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová. They are best known for their role in the film "Once" and its Grammy-winning soundtrack.
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