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Barabajagal

Donovan · 1969

76 min · 23 tracks · folk rock · psychedelic rock · folk-pop

A whimsical blend of folk and psychedelia that captures the spirit of late '60s counterculture.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • whimsical afternoon daydreaming
  • gentle reflective moments
  • casual social gatherings
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • long, immersive listening sessions

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 1969, 'Barabajagal' marked Donovan's return to the music scene after the success of his previous album 'A Gift from a Flower to a Garden'. At this point, he was solidifying his position as a prominent figure in the burgeoning psychedelic movement, experimenting with more elaborate arrangements and lyrical themes that reflected his growing artistic ambition.
Stylistic neighbors
Nick Drake· Simon & Garfunkel· Cat Stevens

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Barabajagal 3:25
  • 2 Superlungs My Supergirl 2:50
  • 3 Where Is She 2:48
  • 4 Happiness Runs 3:28
  • 5 I Love My Shirt 3:18
  • 6 The Love Song 3:09
  • 7 To Susan on the West Coast Waiting 3:13
  • 8 Atlantis 5:01
  • 9 Trudi 2:25
  • 10 Pamela Jo 4:31
  • 11 Stromberg Twins 4:40
  • 12 Snakeskin 2:41
  • 13 Lauretta’s Cousin Laurinda 4:18
  • 14 The Swan (Lord of the Reedy River) 3:08
  • 15 A Poor Man’s Sunshine (Nativity) 5:19
  • 16 New Years Resolution (Donovan’s Celtic Jam) 3:16
  • 17 Runaway (demo) 3:03
  • 18 Sweet Beverley (demo) 2:59
  • 19 Marjorie (Margarine) (demo) 3:17
  • 20 Little White Flower (demo) 2:09
  • 21 Good Morning Mr Wind (demo) 2:08
  • 22 Palais Girl (demo) 2:26
  • 23 Lord of the Universe (demo) 3:12

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