Badlands: Ballads of the Lakota cover

Badlands: Ballads of the Lakota

Marty Stuart · 2005

64 min · 14 tracks · country · bluegrass music

A poignant exploration of Native American history through heartfelt narratives and rich acoustic arrangements.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • poignant narratives that evoke history
  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • reflective moments for introspection
  • headphone detail in acoustic arrangements
  • cultural storytelling through rich sound

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking fast-paced instant gratification
  • prefer standalone tracks over cohesion

Where this album fits

Career context
In 2005, Marty Stuart was experiencing a creative renaissance, following his 2003 album 'Country Music,' which solidified his role as a respected storyteller. 'Badlands: Ballads of the Lakota' marked a significant thematic shift for Stuart, focusing on the struggles and stories of the Lakota people, revealing his deepening engagement with cultural narratives.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Everette Helper's Song 1:19
  • 2 Badlands 4:40
  • 3 Trip to Little Big Horn 4:43
  • 4 Old Man's Vision 3:01
  • 5 Wounded Knee 3:13
  • 6 Big Foot 3:18
  • 7 Hotchkiss Gunner's Lament 4:44
  • 8 Broken Promise Land 6:48
  • 9 Casino 4:07
  • 10 So You Want to Be an Indian 4:49
  • 11 Walking Through the Prayers 6:20
  • 12 Three Chiefs 9:11
  • 13 Listen to the Children 5:20
  • 14 [untitled] 2:54

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