Above the Ground
Burton Cummings · 2008
74 min · 20 tracks · soft rock
A reflective blend of soft rock and pop that showcases Cummings' soulful vocals and introspective lyrics.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- reflective moments of introspection
- dynamic journey with varied pacing
- thoughtful storytelling across tracks
- for evening relaxation
- soulful vocals inviting contemplation
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy dance tracks
- prefer instant gratification songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2008, 'Above the Ground' is Burton Cummings' first studio album in over a decade, following his 1998 album 'Up Close and Alone.' At this point in his career, Cummings was re-establishing himself as a solo artist after years of success with The Guess Who and building a legacy as a Canadian music icon.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Gordon Lightfoot· Jim Croce· Harry Chapin
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Crazy If You Mess With the Gods 3:50
- 2 Junior Won't Behave 3:37
- 3 TPOS 3:30
- 4 Any Minor Miracle 4:09
- 5 Powers at Play 4:42
- 6 Ponderlust 4:49
- 7 Rollaway 1:41
- 8 We Just Came From the U.S.A. 3:36
- 9 Pretty Pictures 3:39
- 10 Look Out Charlie (There's a New Bartender in Town) 3:14
- 11 Kurt's Song 4:45
- 12 Richard 4:59
- 13 Dream 3:45
- 14 Up in the Canyon 3:09
- 15 A Touch of Morning 3:49
- 16 Revelation 4:24
- 17 Invisible 3:31
- 18 Retribution 5:24
- 19 Above the Ground 4:18
Disc 2
- 1 Behind-the-Scenes View of Creating the Album
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