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Hear Sharon Van Etten Break Down Every Track On Her Stunning New Album

Hear Sharon Van Etten Break Down Every Track On Her Stunning New Album

After taking a break to go back to school, do some acting and become a mom, Sharon Van Etten has just released her first new album in five years. Ryan Pfluger/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Hear Sharon Van Etten Break Down Every Track On Her Stunning New Album

January 22, 2019 • The singer reflects on how her life has changed in the five years since her previous album, shares stories about her new songs, and explains why she decided to demolish her beloved sound.

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