Shield of Thorns

Shield of Thorns
Studio album by Shawn Smith
Released	2003
Genre	Alternative
Label	Establishment Store (2 pressings), Sound Vs. Silence/Gator Records (2nd re-issue)
Shawn Smith chronology
Live at the Point (2000) Shield of Thorns (2003)

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Shield of Thorns is the second solo studio album by Seattle musician Shawn Smith. Two songs ("Leaving California" and "Wrapped in My Memory") were featured on the "Long Term Parking" episode of The Sopranos fifth season (2004) on HBO.

For detailed info on each version of this release, see Shawn Smith's Official Website

Track listing

1. "Leaving California"
2. "Shield of Thorns"
3. "Golden Age"
4. "Wrapped In My Memory"
5. "Full Moon Over Dallas"
6. "If Roses Take My Place"
7. "The Dark"
8. "Sing That Song For Beauty"