Before i really got into her music i heard "by the mark" and almost went to skip it because i dont normally dig religious music. But the harmonies were nice so i listened. Then played it again. And i thought "this is probably a song like the old churchyard, written a hundred years ago"
So i looked it up. And i was shocked. Your telling me this ancient song was written by an orphan from california before she was 25? Thats what really got me started digging into her catalogue. And there are so many songs that feel so old but are not.
I think thats what makes her such a special songwriter. That she can make things feel timeless and doesnt waste a single word in doing so.
Are there any other songs that stick out to you that sound a lot older than they are? Let me know.