A Forest of Arms

A Forest of Arms is the sixth studio album by Canadian folk rock band Great Lake Swimmers, slated for release April 21, 2015 on Nettwerk.^[1]

The album was recorded in a variety of locations, including the Tyendinaga Caves in Ontario's Hastings County.^[1] The songs were inspired in part by bandleader and songwriter Tony Dekker's experiences working with the World Wildlife Fund on environmental projects.^[1]

Guest musicians on the album include Kevin Kane of The Grapes of Wrath.^[1]

The track "Zero in the City" was released in February as a streaming preview.^[2]

Critical reception

Track listing

All songs written by Tony Dekker.

1. "Something Like a Storm"
2. "Zero in the City"
3. "Shaking All Over"
4. "Don't Leave Me Hanging"
5. "One More Charge at the Red Cape"
6. "I Was a Wayward Pastel Bay"
7. "A Bird Flew Inside the House"
8. "A Jukebox in a Desert of Snow"
9. "I Must Have Someone Else's Blues"
10. "The Great Bear"
11. "With Every Departure"
12. "Expecting You"

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