Coconut Telegraph cover

Coconut Telegraph

Jimmy Buffett · 1981

33 min · 9 tracks · folk rock · soft rock · country rock

A sun-soaked blend of soft rock and country that captures the laid-back essence of island life.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for relaxed afternoons
  • sunny vibes for beach days
  • easygoing tunes for friendly gatherings
  • nostalgic warmth for laid-back moments

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of high-energy excitement
  • prefer complex, multi-part compositions

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1981, 'Coconut Telegraph' was Jimmy Buffett's tenth studio album, coming on the heels of his commercial breakthrough with 'Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes' in 1977. At this point in his career, Buffett had firmly established himself as a key figure in the genre of tropical rock, intertwining storytelling with a carefree lifestyle ethos.
Stylistic neighbors
Kenny Chesney· Zac Brown Band· Alan Jackson

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Coconut Telegraph 2:59
  • 2 Incommunicado 3:41
  • 3 It’s My Job 3:10
  • 4 Growing Older but Not Up 3:26
  • 5 The Good Fight 3:25
  • 6 The Weather Is Here, Wish You Were Beautiful 4:08
  • 7 Stars Fell on Alabama 4:14
  • 8 Island 3:55
  • 9 Little Miss Magic 4:02

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