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Dart to the Heart

Bruce Cockburn · 1994

49 min · 12 tracks · folk rock · jazz

A reflective blend of folk and jazz, weaving intricate melodies with profound lyrical storytelling.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • reflective listening moments
  • introspective storytelling journeys
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • long, immersive listening sessions

Where this album fits

Career context
By the release of 'Dart to the Heart' in 1994, Bruce Cockburn was an established artist with over two decades in the music industry. This album came after his critically acclaimed work 'The Charity of Night' (1996), showcasing his continued evolution as a songwriter and musician, while exploring personal and social themes through his signature sound.
Stylistic neighbors
Richard Thompson· Leonard Cohen· Joni Mitchell

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Listen for the Laugh 4:08
  • 2 All the Ways I Want You 4:21
  • 3 Bone in My Ear 3:47
  • 4 Burden of the Angel/Beast 6:31
  • 5 Scanning These Crowds 3:50
  • 6 Southland of the Heart 4:50
  • 7 Train in the Rain 3:43
  • 8 Someone I Used to Love 3:36
  • 9 Love Loves You Too 4:14
  • 10 Sunrise on the Mississippi 3:02
  • 11 Closer to the Light 4:11
  • 12 Tie Me at the Crossroads 2:49

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