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Life on the Flip Side

Jimmy Buffett · 2020

55 min · 14 tracks · folk rock · soft rock · country rock

A laid-back blend of country rock and soft melodies that evoke sun-soaked escapism.

Why this album works

'Life on the Flip Side' debuted at number 2 on the Billboard 200 chart, marking one of Buffett's highest-charting albums in recent years. The release resonated with fans during the COVID-19 pandemic, offering themes of hope and relaxation amidst uncertainty.
Best for
sun-soaked escapism for relaxation steady mid-tempo for easy listening for lazy afternoons
Context
Released on May 29, 2020, 'Life on the Flip Side' is Jimmy Buffett's first studio album in five years, following 'Songs from St. Somewhere' (2013). At this point in his career, Buffett was solidifying his legacy as a quintessential storyteller in American music, blending themes of leisure and reflection.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Down at the Lah De Dah Standout 3:19
  • 2 Who Gets to Live Like This 3:02
  • 3 The Devil I Know Standout 2:58
  • 4 The Slow Lane 4:10
  • 5 Cussin’ Island 4:54
  • 6 Oceans of Time 3:31
  • 7 Hey, That’s My Wave 4:26
  • 8 The World Is What You Make It 3:43
  • 9 Half Drunk 3:53
  • 10 Mailbox Money 4:19
  • 11 Slack Tide 4:16
  • 12 Live, Like It’s Your Last Day Standout 3:57
  • 13 15 Cuban Minutes 5:14
  • 14 Book on the Shelf 3:23

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