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Released 30 years ago

Banana Wind

Jimmy Buffett · 1996

67 min · 12 tracks · folk rock · soft rock · country rock

A sun-drenched blend of folk rock and country, infused with Caribbean rhythms and laid-back storytelling.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • sunny afternoon escapism
  • laid-back storytelling vibes
  • gradual build to conclusion
  • ideal for beach relaxation
  • reflective moments with friends

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced experiences
  • seek immediate gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time Jimmy Buffett released 'Banana Wind' in January 1996, he was already a well-established artist known for his beach-themed music. This album came after his commercial peak in the late 1980s and early 1990s, during which he developed a devoted fanbase that embraced his unique lifestyle brand centered around escapism and leisure.
Stylistic neighbors
Kenny Chesney· Zac Brown Band· Alan Jackson

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Only Time Will Tell 4:12
  • 2 Jamaica Mistaica 5:54
  • 3 School Boy Heart 4:35
  • 4 Banana Wind 3:57
  • 5 Holiday 5:05
  • 6 Bob Robert’s Society Band 3:44
  • 7 Overkill 4:55
  • 8 Desdemona’s Building a Rocket Ship 7:10
  • 9 Mental Floss 4:02
  • 10 Cultural Infidel 3:58
  • 11 Happy Ever After (Now and Then) 4:17
  • 12 False Echoes 15:55

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