The four original members of The Innocence Mission met during a Catholic high school production of Godspell. Starting with their 1989 debut, they have released five critically acclaimed major label albums. The one element consistent throughout various incarnations of The Innocence Mission revolves around the inspired musical and literal marriage of guitarist Don Peris and vocalist/pianist Karen Peris. Befriended is a haunting collection of ten songs that features the interplay of Don's gorgeously warm and shimmering electric guitars with Karen's transcendently lovely vocals and moving lyrics. Often earmarked as the group's most recognizable sound, her voice is a thing of wonder yet at the same time, has a familiar comfort to it. On Befriended, the influences of folk legends like Simon and Garfunkel and Fairport Convention are evident, yet The Innocence Mission carve out a melancholic yet joyful sound that is all their own.

1. Tomorrow On The Runway
2. When Mac Was Swimming
3. I Never Knew You From The Sun
4. Beautiful Change
5. Martha Avenue Love Song
6. One For Sorrow, Two For Joy
7. No Storms Come
8. Sweep Down Early
9. Walking Around
10. Look For Me As You Go By