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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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