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.
Why this album works
The album is significant not only for its eclectic musical style but also for its cultural impact, addressing Native American identity during a time of rising social consciousness in the early 1970s. Sainte-Marie's song 'Mister Can’t You See' became an anthem for various movements, highlighting the struggles faced by Indigenous peoples and receiving extensive airplay on radio stations across North America.
- Best for
- playful storytelling with whimsy steady mid-tempo listening experience short tracks for quick engagement
- 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
- Cher· Elvis Presley· Neil Young· Bob Dylan· Cyndi Lauper· Willie Nelson· Bruce Springsteen· Prince
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 Standout 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 Standout 3:16
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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