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Illuminations

Buffy Sainte-Marie · 1969

35 min · 12 tracks · country · electronic · folk

A kaleidoscopic blend of folk, rock, and electronic sounds infused with politically charged poetry.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with varied pacing
  • politically charged lyrical depth
  • reflective moments of introspection
  • kaleidoscopic sound explorations
  • short tracks for quick engagement

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking straightforward structures
  • prefer longer, cohesive pieces

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Illuminations' was released in January 1969, Buffy Sainte-Marie was already recognized for her powerful voice and activism following her breakthrough debut album, 'It's My Way!' in 1964. This album marked a significant artistic evolution as she embraced more experimental sounds, reflecting the countercultural movements of the late 1960s.
Stylistic neighbors
Joni Mitchell· Kate Bush· Joan Baez

Tracklist

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

  • 1 God Is Alive, Magic Is Afoot 4:51
  • 2 Mary 1:30
  • 3 Better to Find Out for Yourself 2:12
  • 4 The Vampire 2:05
  • 5 Adam 5:05
  • 6 The Dream Tree 2:34
  • 7 Suffer the Little Children 2:53
  • 8 The Angel 3:41
  • 9 With You, Honey 1:48
  • 10 Guess Who I Saw in Paris 2:25
  • 11 He’s a Keeper of the Fire 3:21
  • 12 Poppies 3:26

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