Message from a Drum
Redbone · 1971
35 min · 11 tracks · rock music
A vibrant blend of rock, funk, and indigenous rhythms that reflect a rich cultural heritage.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with vibrant peaks
- cultural rhythms that invite movement
- engaging soundscapes for exploration
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking long, cohesive narratives
- prefer instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on December 1, 1971, 'Message from a Drum' was Redbone's third studio album, following their breakthrough success with 'Witch Queen of New Orleans.' At this point in their career, the band had solidified their unique sound and identity, drawing heavily from their Native American roots while exploring themes of spirituality and social justice.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sly and the Family Stone· War· The Meters
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Message From a Drum (quad mix) 3:27
- 2 Niji Trance (quad mix) 3:36
- 3 The Sun Never Shines on the Lonely (quad mix) 2:45
- 4 Maxsplivitz (quad mix) 0:14
- 5 Emotions (quad mix) 4:11
- 6 Jerico (quad mix) 3:46
- 7 The Witch Queen of New Orleans (quad mix) 3:01
- 8 When You Got Trouble (quad mix) 3:17
- 9 Perico (quad mix) 0:14
- 10 Fate (quad mix) 6:39
- 11 One Monkey (quad mix) 4:04
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