Buffet Hotel
Jimmy Buffett · 2009
53 min · 12 tracks · folk rock · soft rock · country rock
A sun-soaked blend of laid-back melodies and storytelling that invites listeners to escape to the tropics.
Why this album works
'Buffet Hotel' debuted at number 5 on the Billboard 200 chart, highlighting Buffett's enduring popularity in the music industry. The album further solidified his status as a cultural icon associated with the laid-back lifestyle of coastal living and tropical themes.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo escapism sun-soaked melodies for relaxation for summer gatherings
- Context
- Released in 2009, 'Buffet Hotel' is Jimmy Buffett's 24th studio album, capturing his established persona as a purveyor of easygoing beach escapism. At this point in his career, Buffett had enjoyed immense commercial success, with a loyal fan base that embraced his signature sound blending country rock and folk influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Prince· Christina Aguilera· Madonna· No Doubt· Sparks· Harry Nilsson· Nancy Sinatra· Debbie Gibson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Nobody From Nowhere Standout 5:06
- 2 Wings 3:46
- 3 Big Top 4:30
- 4 Beautiful Swimmers 5:21
- 5 Turn Up the Heat and Chill the Rosé Standout 3:49
- 6 Summerzcool 3:15
- 7 Rhumba Man 4:10
- 8 We Learned to Be Cool From You 5:54
- 9 Surfing in a Hurricane Standout 4:25
- 10 Life Short Call Now 4:08
- 11 Buffet Hotel 5:59
- 12 A Lot to Drink About 3:28
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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