{"product_id":"m-ward-post-war","title":"M. Ward – Post-War","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eM. Ward – Post-War\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarm, reflective and beautifully understated, \u003cem\u003ePost-War\u003c\/em\u003e is one of the defining albums from \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eM. Ward\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, showcasing his distinctive blend of folk, Americana, indie rock and vintage pop influences. Released in 2006, the album finds Ward expanding his sound while retaining the intimate songwriting and timeless atmosphere that have made him one of contemporary folk music’s most respected voices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt around rich acoustic textures, subtle orchestration and Ward’s instantly recognisable weathered vocals, \u003cem\u003ePost-War\u003c\/em\u003e balances nostalgic influences with a modern sensibility. The album draws inspiration from classic American songwriting traditions while creating something uniquely personal and atmospheric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighlights include the fan favourite \u003cem\u003eChinese Translation\u003c\/em\u003e, with its dreamlike imagery and gentle melody, alongside the driving energy of \u003cem\u003eTo Go Home\u003c\/em\u003e and the reflective title track \u003cem\u003ePost-War\u003c\/em\u003e. Throughout the album, Ward effortlessly shifts between stripped-back folk ballads, roots-inspired rock and quietly inventive arrangements, creating a record that feels cohesive, warm and deeply human.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePraised for its songwriting, production and emotional depth, \u003cem\u003ePost-War\u003c\/em\u003e remains one of the standout releases in Ward’s catalogue and an essential listen for fans of folk, Americana and independent singer-songwriter music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoison Cup – 2:40\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo Go Home – 3:51\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRight In The Head – 4:12\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePost-War – 4:55\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequiem – 2:48\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChinese Translation – 3:58\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEyes On The Prize – 2:37\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagic Trick – 1:42\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeptune's Net – 2:06\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRollercoaster – 2:48\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToday's Undertaking – 2:26\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfterword \/ Rag – 3:32\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Krf2fyazu_o?si=yKLaH3cCRResse4m\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"4AD Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54308208738646,"sku":null,"price":4.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/1013\/7686\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_3e3d6e71-0680-4f47-ad6b-efff1420e925.jpg?v=1782209948","url":"https:\/\/www.sounds-grounds.co.uk\/products\/m-ward-post-war","provider":"Sounds + Grounds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}