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Moonshot

Buffy Sainte-Marie · 1972

32 min · 11 tracks · country · electronic · folk

A playful fusion of folk, country, and rock with a distinctively whimsical lyrical style.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • playful storytelling with whimsy
  • steady mid-tempo listening experience
  • short tracks for quick engagement
  • sing-along friendly choruses
  • light-hearted tunes for relaxation

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking deep emotional intensity
  • prefer lengthy, sprawling compositions

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1972, 'Moonshot' was Buffy Sainte-Marie's fifth studio album, following her critically acclaimed record 'Illuminations' (1969). By this time, she had firmly established herself as a pioneering voice in music, known for her blend of traditional Indigenous themes and contemporary sounds. The album showcases her evolving sound as she experimented with different genres and production techniques.
Stylistic neighbors
Joni Mitchell· Kate Bush· Joan Baez

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Not the Lovin’ Kind 3:51
  • 2 You Know How to Turn on Those Lights 2:03
  • 3 I Wanna Hold Your Hand Forever 2:53
  • 4 He’s an Indian Cowboy in the Rodeo 2:05
  • 5 Lay It Down 2:45
  • 6 Moonshot 3:45
  • 7 Native North American Child 2:12
  • 8 My Baby Left Me 3:00
  • 9 Sweet Memories 3:15
  • 10 Jeremiah 3:01
  • 11 Mister Can’t You See 3:16

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata