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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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