The White Buffalo - Love & The Death of Damnation (2015)
Tracklist, Album Image Covers, Info and Fun Facts
The White Buffalo – Love & The Death of Damnation (2015)
Released in 2015 (with wider physical release in Europe in early 2016), Love & The Death of Damnation is the fifth studio album by American singer‑songwriter The White Buffalo (Jake Smith). The record blends roots rock, Americana, folk, blues, soul, and dramatic storytelling, showcasing Smith’s gritty baritone and evocative narratives.
The album moves beyond strict concept framing to focus on individual stories and emotional experiences, ranging from love and resilience to darker themes of life on the margins of society.
Album Credits
Artist: The White Buffalo (Jake Smith)
Label: Unison Music Group (U.S.), Earache Records (Europe)
Released: 2015 (digital & U.S.), 2016 (CD/vinyl in Europe)
Genre: Roots rock · Americana · Folk · Country · Blues influences
Co‑produced with session musicians, the album expands The White Buffalo’s sound with richer arrangements compared to earlier records, incorporating fiddle, horns, piano, and vocals that underline both lyrical depth and musical variety.
Album Tracklist
Standard edition (11 tracks):
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Dark Days
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Chico
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Go the Distance
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Radio With No Sound
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Home Is in Your Arms
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I Got You
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Modern Times
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Last Call to Heaven
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Where Is Your Savior
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Rocky
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Come On Love, Come On In
(European CD/vinyl editions include bonus tracks such as Fantasy and Darkside of Town.)
Musical Style & Themes
Love & The Death of Damnation is musically and emotionally diverse:
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Roots rock and Americana backbone
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Blues‑infused rhythms and gritty storytelling
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Folk and country textures, with occasional soul and Latin‑influenced elements (Chico)
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Narrative lyrics focusing on love, heartbreak, struggle, resilience, and self‑reflection
The album’s songs range from anthemic and gritty (Dark Days, Modern Times) to tender and emotional (Radio With No Sound, Home Is in Your Arms), with Come On Love, Come On In adding gospel and soul undertones.
Artwork & Visual Identity
The visual presentation for Love & The Death of Damnation typically features rugged, atmospheric imagery in keeping with the album’s emotional and narrative depth—reflecting themes of love, loss, and human complexity that run throughout the music.
Reception & Impact
The album was welcomed by fans of roots‑oriented rock and Americana for its strong songwriting and evocative performances. It further cemented The White Buffalo’s reputation as a storyteller who blends narrative lyricism with authentic musical textures, contributing tracks that reached audiences via TV placements and live touring circuits.
Tracks such as Home Is in Your Arms and I Got You became notable highlights for their emotional resonance and deeper themes.
Fun Facts
🎶 Storytelling Focus
Smith described intentionally moving back to individual song stories, rather than a continuous album narrative—aiming to make each song stand on its own emotionally.
🎤 First Duet
I Got You features The White Buffalo’s first ever duet, with vocalist Audra Mae—introducing a new texture to his typically solo vocal style.
🌎 Varied Sound Palette
Critics and listeners noted the album’s stylistic breadth: from Latin‑flavored rhythms (Chico) to folk‑blues‑jazz fusion (Last Call to Heaven) and soulful balladry (Come On Love, Come On In).
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