Homeless Brother
Don McLean · 1974
38 min · 11 tracks · folk rock
Melodic folk-rock melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, evoking a sense of longing and resilience.
Why this album works
'Homeless Brother' is notable for its exploration of themes like homelessness and social injustice, which resonated during a time of significant societal change in America. While it didn't achieve the chart success of 'American Pie', it solidified McLean's reputation as a thoughtful songwriter and deepened his influence within the folk-rock genre.
- Career context
- Released in 1974, 'Homeless Brother' was Don McLean's follow-up to his critically acclaimed album 'American Pie'. At this point in his career, McLean was navigating the pressures of fame while continuing to craft personal and socially aware songs that reflected both his artistic vision and the tumultuous cultural landscape of the early 1970s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Cyndi Lauper· Elvis Presley· Harry Nilsson· Kenny Rogers· David Hasselhoff· Sparks· Donna Summer· Debbie Harry
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Winter Has Me in Its Grip Standout 3:19
- 2 La La Love You 3:46
- 3 Homeless Brother Standout 4:21
- 4 Sunshine Life for Me (Sail Away Raymond) 1:49
- 5 The Legend of Andrew McCrew Standout 6:05
- 6 Wonderful Baby 2:03
- 7 You Have Lived 3:41
- 8 Great Big Man 3:15
- 9 Tangled (Like a Spider in Her Hair) 3:38
- 10 Crying in the Chapel 2:19
- 11 Did You Know 4:07
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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