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Recorded
  
2006

Artist
  
Indigo Girls

Producer
  
Mitchell Froom

Genre
  
Folk rock

Length
  
47:47

Release date
  
19 September 2006

Label
  
Hollywood Records

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Released
  
September 19, 2006 (2006-09-19)

Despite Our Differences (2006)
  
Poseidon and the Bitter Bug (2009)

Similar
  
Indigo Girls albums, Folk rock albums

Despite our differences


Despite Our Differences is the tenth studio album by the Indigo Girls, released in 2006. The title is drawn from third track, "I Believe in Love" (I still believe despite our differences that what we have's enough/And I believe in you and I believe in love).

Contents

Reception

The album so far has a score of 75 out of 100 from Metacritic based on "generally favorable reviews". John Metzger from The Music Box described Despite Our Differences as "the most infectious, pop-infused set that the duo ever has managed to concoct. In fact, its melodies, harmonies, and arrangements are so ingratiating that the album carries the weight of an instant classic." Thom Jurek from Allmusic said it was "part of an emotional journey as complete as can be. More relevant than anyone dared expect. It's accessible and moving and true. It's their own brand of rock & roll, hewn from over the years, that bears a signature that is now indelible."

Track listing

  1. "Pendulum Swinger" (Emily Saliers) – 3:40
  2. "Little Perennials" (Amy Ray) – 2:50
  3. "I Believe in Love" (Saliers) – 3:40
  4. "Three County Highway" (Ray) – 3:44
  5. "Run" (Saliers) – 4:02
  6. "Rock and Roll Heaven's Gate" (Ray) – 3:14
  7. "Lay My Head Down" (Saliers) – 4:20
  8. "Money Made You Mean" (Ray) – 2:24
  9. "Fly Away" (Saliers) – 3:20
  10. "Dirt and Dead Ends" (Ray) – 5:26
  11. "All the Way" (Saliers) – 3:45
  12. "They Won't Have Me" (Ray) – 3:08
  13. "Last Tears" (Saliers) – 4:14

Personnel

  • David Boucher – engineer, mixing
  • Brandi Carlile – harmony vocals
  • Matt Chamberlain – drums
  • Jeremy Cowart – photography
  • Sara Cumings – design
  • Mitchell Froom – keyboards, producer, engineer
  • Ruby Froom – clapping
  • Jeri Heiden – art direction
  • Carol Isaacs – organ, piano
  • Clare Kenny – bass
  • Greg Leisz – pedal steel
  • Bob Ludwig – mastering
  • Amy Ray – acoustic guitar, harmonica, mandolin, electric guitar, vocals
  • Emily Saliers – acoustic guitar, mandolin, electric guitar, ukulele, vocals, slide guitar
  • Geoffrey Weiss – A&R
  • Additional personnel

    "Rock and Roll Heaven's Gate" features a guest appearance by Pink, and Brandi Carlile performs on "Last Tears"

    Chart performance

    The album opened at #44 on the Billboard charts.

    Songs

    Pendulum Swinger3:40
    Little Perennials2:50
    I Believe in Love3:40

    References

    Despite Our Differences Wikipedia