Baptism: A Journey Through Our Time
Joan Baez · 1968
40 min · 23 tracks · country music
A reflective tapestry of folk, interweaving poetic brevity with haunting melodies and urgent social commentary.
Top tracks — play these first
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Who Murdered the Minutes — This track stands out for its poignant critique of time lost to war and conflict, encapsulating Baez's passion for peace within a brief yet impactful format.
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No Man Is an Island — The evocative interpretation of John Donne's poem serves as a universal reminder of interconnectedness, making it resonate deeply amidst the socio-political tensions of the late 1960s.
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In Guernica — Inspired by Picasso’s painting, this track poignantly reflects on the horrors of war, showcasing Baez's ability to fuse art and activism through her music.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with interludes
- contemplative reflections on love
- haunting vocals for quiet moments
- short tracks for focused listening
- poetic themes of war and
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy engagement
- prefer standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — Marks a significant artistic evolution with bold source material choices.
- Themes
- war and peace· Guernica reflections· interconnectedness in turmoil
- Career context
- In 1968, Joan Baez was transitioning from her folk-music roots to a more experimental approach, marking this album as a significant artistic evolution. This release followed her acclaimed album 'Joan Baez in Concert, Part 2' and showcased her commitment to addressing contemporary issues through music during a turbulent time in American history.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Joni Mitchell· Leonard Cohen· Odetta
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Old Welsh Song 1:16
- 2 I Saw the Vision of Armies 1:16
- 3 Minister of War 1:10
- 4 Song in the Blood 4:27
- 5 Casida of the Lament 1:03
- 6 Of the Dark Past (Ecce Peur) 1:59
- 7 London 1:19
- 8 In Guernica 1:00
- 9 Who Murdered the Minutes 3:20
- 10 Oh, Little Child 1:25
- 11 No Man Is an Island 0:56
- 12 From Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man 2:13
- 13 All the Pretty Little Horses 1:14
- 14 Childhood III 1:08
- 15 The Magic Wood 2:27
- 16 Poems From the Japanese 2:21
- 17 Colours 1:13
- 18 All in Green Went My Love Riding 3:24
- 19 Gacela of the Dark Death 2:09
- 20 The Parable of the Old Man and the Young Man 0:50
- 21 Evil 1:31
- 22 Epitaph for a Poet 1:15
- 23 Old Welsh Song 1:18
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