01. "In Human Hands" 02. "How Long, How Long" 03. "Your Little Face" 04. "Salt Of The Earth" 05. "I Will Remain Here" 06. "Filled With Wonder Once Again" 07. "Time's Going Somewhere" 08. "Love Will Remain" 09. "Countless Branches" 10. "One Life" 11. "Tiny (Bonus Track)" 12. "Don't Let My Marigolds Die (Live In Studio) (Bonus Track)" 13. "The Rooster (Bonus Track)" 14. "Your Little Face (Acoustic Version) (Bonus Track)" 15. "Filled With Wonder Once Again (Band Version) (Bonus Track)" 16. "How Long, How Long (Band Version) (Bonus Track)" 17. "Love Will Remain (Band Version) (Bonus Track)"
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Countless Branches by Bill Fay, released 17 January 2020, includes the following tracks: "Your Little Face", "I Will Remain Here", "Time's Going Somewhere", "Countless Branches" and more.
This version of Countless Branches comes as a 1xLP.
The vinyl is pressed as a opaque disc. - .. BRANCHES
"Countless Branches (Deluxe Version)" on CD is a deeply intimate and reflective album by British songwriter Bill Fay, released by the independent label Dead Oceans / Cargo. The record presents a collection of finely crafted songs that revolve around themes of time, nature, memory, faith and quiet resilience. Fay's gentle piano and understated arrangements provide the foundation for his fragile, weathered voice, giving each song a confessional, almost timeless character. The Deluxe Version expands the core album with additional tracks and alternate versions that open up new nuances in the songwriting, making this edition particularly attractive for dedicated listeners and collectors. The sound is warm, organic and spacious, focusing on subtle details rather than spectacle, and invites concentrated, repeated listening. As a whole, "Countless Branches (Deluxe Version)" feels like a contemplative conversation with a trusted storyteller - calm yet intense, modest yet emotionally far-reaching.
Bill Fay is a cult figure of British songwriting whose early 1970s albums remained largely overlooked for decades but later gained a devoted following among musicians and connoisseurs. After a long period away from the public eye, his rediscovery led to a late-career renaissance and a series of highly regarded albums that highlighted his gift for spiritually tinged, poetic and humane songs. His work has been praised for its moral seriousness, emotional honesty and unique blend of folk, soft rock and chamber-like arrangements. "Countless Branches (Deluxe Version)" continues this late, celebrated phase of his career and underlines why Fay is considered a hidden master of modern songwriting.
Dead Oceans, whose releases are distributed by Cargo, is an independent label known for supporting distinctive, artist-driven music that resists easy categorisation. With a roster that spans indie rock, folk, experimental and alternative sounds, the label has built a reputation for carefully curated releases, high production standards and long-term artist development. Their collaboration with Bill Fay reflects Dead Oceans' commitment to giving singular voices the space and care they need to flourish, and to presenting their work in thoughtfully assembled editions such as this Deluxe Version.
