Bruce Cockburn - Bruce Cockburn (1970)
Bruce Cockburn - Bruce Cockburn (1970)
Bruce Cockburn's self-titled debut's blend of diversity, enthusiasm, and innocence never quite resurfaced again in his work, especially in his more clinical, politically inclined tracts of later decades. The opening number, "Going to the Country," still evokes that hippie-esque, back-to-the-earth movement as well as any song ever recorded, complete with a sly wink that keeps it fresh to this day. And since this was 1970, the album also comes equipped with some of those quaint excesses of the period; try the nasal tone poem gracing "The Bicycle Trip." "Musical Friends" remains a lively, happy-go-lucky classic with piano signature lifted from Paul McCartney's playbook; it's difficult to picture the dour Cockburn of more recent years ever having this much fun. In contrast, "Thoughts on a Rainy Afternoon" offers a trance-like, introspective atmosphere reminiscent of British folkie legend Nick Drake. ~
Roch Parisien, AMG
1. Going To The Country 3:16
2. Thoughts On A Rainy Afternoon 3:49
3. Together Alone 2:50
4. The Bicycle Trip 4:14
5. The Thirteenth Mountain 4:50
6. Musical Friends 2:58
7. Change Your Mind 2:27
8. Man Of A Thousand Faces 5:43
9. Spring Song 5:05
10. Keep It Open 1:53
Bruce Cockburn - Sunwheel Dance (1972)
Bruce Cockburn - Sunwheel Dance (1972)
1. My Lady And My Lord 2:17
2. Feet Fall On The Road 2:44
3. Fall 3:02
4. Sunwheel Dance 1:45
5. Up On The Hillside 2:51
6. Life Will Open 4:12
7. It's Going Down Slow 3:33
8. When The Sun Falls 2:28
9. He Came From The Mountain 3:15
10. Dialogue With The Devil 6:21
11. For The Birds 2:17
Bruce Cockburn - Night Vision (1973)
Bruce Cockburn - Night Vision (1973)
A little darker this time out (hence the title), Bruce Cockburn's fourth album find even greater rewards. Backed by a complete band, many of the songs hold up better through time. Sure, there's still the light-hearted folksy bits like "The Blues Got the World...," but there's also a gutsier sound exemplified in "You Don't Have to Play the Horses" and even a trick out of the Tom Waits song-style on "Mama Just Wants to Barrelhouse All Night Long." No matter what type of music you're looking for, there's something here that will tickle your fancy. ~ James Chrispell, AMG
1. Foxglove 1:29
2. You Don't Have To Play The Horses 3:49
3. The Blues Got The World... 1:52
4. Mama Just Wants To Barrelhouse All Night Long 4:14
5. Islands In A Black Sky 7:40
6. Clocks Don't Bring Tomorrow - Knives Don't Bring Good News 6:49
7. When The Sun Goes Nova 2:42
8. Deja Vu 5:36
9. Lightstorm 2:33
10. God Bless The Children 4:17
Bruce Cockburn - Salt, Sun And Time (1974)
Bruce Cockburn - Salt, Sun And Time (1974)
After coming across with a band, Bruce Cockburn pulled back and came up with an album that recalls his first release. That's not to say that the sound is folky, it's not. There's a much more complex feel to what's here, especially the instrumental title track which shows a strong John Martyn influence. And while the songs are complex in texture and feel, they aren't hard to get into. In fact, this album grows on you the more you play it. Truly something that has endured. ~
James Chrispell, AMG
1. All The Diamonds In The World 2:42
2. Salt, Sun And Time 3:10
3. Don't Have To Tell You Why 4:33
4. Stained Glass 3:14
5. Rouler Sa Bosse 3:47
6. Never So Free 4:01
7. Seeds On The Wind 7:04
8. It Won't Be Long 3:48
9. Christmas Song 3:53