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Brothers in Arms

Joan Baez · 1991

55 min · 12 tracks · country · folk · traditional folk music

A reflective blend of folk and protest music underscored by Baez's haunting vocal delivery and poignant storytelling.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • reflective storytelling through songs
  • wave-like pacing with emotional depth
  • engaging narratives for thoughtful listeners
  • cathartic moments of shared struggle

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer upbeat party tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1991, Joan Baez was transitioning into a more reflective phase of her career, following her successful 1987 album "Recently". "Brothers in Arms" marked her return to the studio after a four-year hiatus, showcasing her enduring commitment to social issues through music.
Stylistic neighbors
Joni Mitchell· Leonard Cohen· Odetta

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Brothers in Arms 5:03
  • 2 Goodnight Saigon 5:57
  • 3 El Salvador 3:58
  • 4 Warrior of the Sun / She’s Got a Ticket 7:06
  • 5 Biko 5:00
  • 6 Ain’t Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me Around 1:27
  • 7 Asimbonanga 4:50
  • 8 MLK 2:51
  • 9 Let Us Break Bread Together 6:52
  • 10 China 6:31
  • 11 Let It Be 3:46
  • 12 Brothers in Arms (reprise) 2:01

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