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Released 40 years ago

East of Midnight

Gordon Lightfoot · 1986

38 min · 10 tracks · country · folk rock

A reflective blend of folk and country, weaving poignant storytelling with Lightfoot's signature melodic grace.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo reflective journey
  • poignant storytelling for quiet moments
  • for morning coffee rituals
  • melodic grace inspires thoughtful reflection

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer high-energy listening experiences
  • seek immediate emotional impact

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1986, 'East of Midnight' was Gordon Lightfoot's twelfth studio album. At this point in his career, he was experiencing a resurgence after a series of commercial successes in the 1970s and early 1980s. This album followed his critically acclaimed work, including 'Dream Street Rose' from 1980, marking a continued evolution in his sound.
Stylistic neighbors
James Taylor· John Denver· Jim Croce

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Stay Loose 3:57
  • 2 Morning Glory 3:28
  • 3 East of Midnight 4:03
  • 4 A Lesson in Love 4:11
  • 5 Anything for Love 3:47
  • 6 Let It Ride 3:44
  • 7 Ecstasy Made Easy 4:13
  • 8 You Just Gotta Be 3:41
  • 9 A Passing Ship 4:01
  • 10 I'll Tag Along 3:09

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