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Encores

Jimmy Buffett · 2010

91 min · 22 tracks · folk rock · soft rock · country rock

A breezy collection of nostalgic tunes reflecting a life well-lived along sun-soaked shores and vibrant cultures.

Why this album works

Best for
nostalgic reflections on life steady pacing for relaxed listening breezy tunes for sunny days
Context
In 2010, Jimmy Buffett was already an established artist with a career spanning over four decades, well-known for his laid-back, coastal lifestyle music. 'Encores' served as a retrospective compilation of live performances, showcasing beloved tracks while underscoring his enduring appeal to fans as he celebrated his legacy.
If you like
folk rock, soft rock, country rock

Encores is an album by Jimmy Buffett, released in 2010. A breezy collection of nostalgic tunes reflecting a life well-lived along sun-soaked shores and vibrant cultures. 'Encores' reached notable chart positions, including entry into the Billboard 200 and Top Country Albums charts, reaffirming Buffett's status within the country music scene. The album's mix of hits and fan favorites, combined with its live recording quality, highlighted Buffett's unique storytelling ability and connection with audiences. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Encores sound like?

A breezy collection of nostalgic tunes reflecting a life well-lived along sun-soaked shores and vibrant cultures. Rooted in folk rock and soft rock.

What makes Encores by Jimmy Buffett notable?

'Encores' reached notable chart positions, including entry into the Billboard 200 and Top Country Albums charts, reaffirming Buffett's status within the country music scene. The album's mix of hits and fan favorites, combined with its live recording quality, highlighted Buffett's unique storytelling ability and connection with audiences. In 2010, Jimmy Buffett was already an established artist with a career spanning over four decades, well-known for his laid-back, coastal lifestyle music. 'Encores' served as a retrospective compilation of live performances, showcasing beloved tracks while underscoring his enduring appeal to fans as he celebrated his legacy.

Who is Encores for?

Encores works well if you're into nostalgic reflections on life, steady pacing for relaxed listening and breezy tunes for sunny days.

How many songs are on Encores?

Encores has 22 tracks, running approximately 91 minutes.

Tracklist

22 tracks·91:07

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Come Monday Standout 3:52
  • 2 Tin Cup Chalice 3:53
  • 3 Growing Older but Not Up 4:00
  • 4 Coast of Carolina 4:42
  • 5 Paradise 3:59
  • 6 Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans 4:18
  • 7 Nautical Wheelers 3:53
  • 8 Trying to Reason With Hurricane Season 4:58
  • 9 Banana Republics 5:19
  • 10 He Went to Paris 4:27
  • 11 Last Mango in Paris 4:19

Disc 2

  • 1 L'air De La Louisiane 3:08
  • 2 Reggaebilly Hill 3:53
  • 3 Coast of Marseilles 4:37
  • 4 Lovely Cruise 3:22
  • 5 Oysters and Pearls 3:49
  • 6 Wildflowers 3:55
  • 7 Defying Gravity 3:15
  • 8 It's a Big Old Goofy World 4:52
  • 9 Death of an Unpopular Poet 3:16
  • 10 Blowin' in the Wind 4:13
  • 11 A Pirate Looks at Forty Standout 5:02

Release Date

January 1, 2010

Genre

country rock, folk rock, soft rock

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

91 min 7 sec