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Dancing in the Dragon's Jaws

Bruce Cockburn · 1979

36 min · 8 tracks · folk rock · jazz

A blend of introspective folk melodies and jazz-infused rhythms that explore themes of nature and spirituality.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • introspective reflective listening sessions
  • nature-inspired contemplative moods
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • layered dense sonic textures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1979, 'Dancing in the Dragon's Jaws' is Bruce Cockburn's fifth studio album, marking a significant maturation in his songwriting. Following the success of his previous album, 'In the Falling Dark', this record solidified Cockburn's reputation as a thoughtful lyricist and skilled guitarist within the Canadian folk music scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Richard Thompson· Leonard Cohen· Joni Mitchell

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Creation Dream 4:02
  • 2 Hills Of Morning 4:28
  • 3 Badlands Flashback 6:15
  • 4 Northern Lights 4:10
  • 5 After The Rain 3:54
  • 6 Wondering Where The Lions Are 3:44
  • 7 Incandescent Blue 4:35
  • 8 No Footprints 5:36

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