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.
Why this album works
'Above the Ground' received positive critical reception and marked a significant return for Cummings, showcasing his enduring talent. The album's blend of personal storytelling and musical craftsmanship contributed to its favorable positioning on various charts, reaffirming his status within the soft rock genre.
- Best for
- reflective moments of introspection dynamic journey with varied pacing thoughtful storytelling across tracks
- 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
- Loverboy· The Tragically Hip· The Guess Who· Gordon Lightfoot· Barenaked Ladies· Crash Test Dummies· Bruce Cockburn· Garou
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Crazy If You Mess With the Gods Standout 3:50
- 2 Junior Won't Behave 3:37
- 3 TPOS 3:30
- 4 Any Minor Miracle Standout 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) Standout 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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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