Anais Mitchell – The Brightness (CD, Album, 2007, Waterbug Records)

Why This CD Matters
The Brightness captures Anaïs Mitchell during a formative stage of her songwriting career, blending literary lyricism, mythic imagery, and intimate indie folk arrangements. The album foreshadows themes and storytelling approaches that would later define her broader acclaim within contemporary folk music.

Collector Note
2007 Vermont-associated release on Waterbug Records with growing collector demand following Anaïs Mitchell’s later success as a songwriter and folk artist. Early independent-era recordings continue to increase in visibility and desirability among contemporary folk collectors.

Availability
Single copy available—once it’s gone, it’s gone.

Condition & Details
CD: NM sealed condition
Case: NM sealed with minimal shelf wear
Booklet: NM sealed and unopened

Technical Details
Format: CD, Album
Label: Waterbug Records
Country: USA (Vermont)
Released: 2007
Genre: Folk
Style: Indie Folk, Contemporary Folk, Singer-Songwriter

Matrix / Runout
Not specified

Tracklist
Your Fonder Heart — 3:31
Of a Friday Night — 4:11
Namesake — 3:00
Shenandoah — 4:03
Changer — 2:51
Song of the Magi — 3:00
Santa Fe Dream — 3:59
Hobo’s Lullaby — 3:09
Old-Fashioned Hat — 3:59
Hades & Persephone — 3:22
Out of Pawn — 4:29

Shipping & Handling
Cleaned with alcohol swabs.
Shipped in protective CD bags.
Cracked cases replaced before shipping.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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