zoom_in Click to enlarge

Mandolin Orange - Tides

▲ ▼

description Mandolin Orange - Tides Overview

Tides is the third studio album by Mandolin Orange, a contemporary folk duo from North Carolina comprising Andrew Marlin and Emily Frantz. Released in 2014, the album features the acoustic instrumentation, vocal harmonies, and introspective songwriting that characterized the duo's early work. Rooted in the Americana tradition, the record explores quiet, melancholic themes through a mix of mandolin, guitar, and fiddle. Mandolin Orange later changed their name to Watchhouse in 2021.

help Mandolin Orange - Tides FAQ

Who are the members of Mandolin Orange?

Mandolin Orange is the North Carolina-based duo of Andrew Marlin and Emily Frantz, who combine vocal harmonies with acoustic instrumentation. Marlin primarily plays mandolin and guitar, while Frantz contributes fiddle and vocals.

Did Mandolin Orange change their name?

Yes, Andrew Marlin and Emily Frantz renamed the project Watchhouse in 2021. They explained that the original name had been chosen early in their career and no longer reflected the music they were making.

How does "Tides" compare to Mandolin Orange's later albums?

"Tides" is the duo's third studio album and helped establish the quiet, acoustic-driven folk sound they would refine on subsequent releases like "Blindfaller" (2016) and "Tides of a Teardrop" (2019). The 2014 album captures the duo before their sound expanded with fuller band arrangements on later records.

What instruments define the Mandolin Orange sound on "Tides"?

Andrew Marlin's mandolin work and Emily Frantz's fiddle are central to the album's acoustic texture, supported by guitar and subtle rhythmic backing. The instrumentation draws on Appalachian and old-time string band traditions filtered through a contemporary folk sensibility.

swap_horiz

Looking for Mandolin Orange - Tides alternatives? Compare top competitors ranked & scored

arrow_forward