Top tracks — play these first
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Across the Borderline — This track stands out for its haunting melody and emotional depth, capturing the essence of longing and dislocation prevalent throughout the album.
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Theme From Southern Comfort — With its evocative instrumentation, this theme encapsulates the film's narrative arc, blending traditional sounds with modern sensibilities that Cooder masterfully navigates.
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Jesse James — This rendition of a classic American folk song highlights Cooder's ability to reinterpret traditional music through a contemporary lens, making it resonate across generations.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey through soundscapes
- wave-like pacing that captivates
- cinematic moments for reflection
- short tracks for varied moods
- vivid imagery with each listen
Maybe skip if you
- seeking consistent high-energy tracks
- prefer straightforward single experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1995, 'Music by Ry Cooder' showcases Cooder's work in film scoring after his acclaimed production of soundtracks for movies like 'Paris, Texas'. This album represents a continuation of his exploration into diverse musical styles and vivid storytelling through music, following his previous soundtrack efforts and solidifying his status as a versatile musician.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Leonard Cohen· John Prine· David Lindley
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Paris, Texas 2:53
- 2 Theme From Southern Comfort 3:47
- 3 Theme From Alamo Bay 5:09
- 4 Across the Borderline 3:05
- 5 Highway 23 1:56
- 6 Bomber Bash 4:02
- 7 Greenhouse 3:38
- 8 Nice Bike 1:35
- 9 I Like Your Eyes 2:25
- 10 Main Theme 1:54
- 11 See You in Hell, Blind Boy 2:10
- 12 Feelin' Bad Blues 4:16
- 13 Swamp Walk 1:04
- 14 Angola 2:02
- 15 Viola Lee Blues 3:10
- 16 The Long Riders 3:16
- 17 Archie's Funeral (Hold to God's Unchanging Hand) 2:42
- 18 Jesse James 5:05
Disc 2
- 1 King of the Street 3:58
- 2 Sunny's Tune 2:56
- 3 No Quiero 2:45
- 4 Cruising With Rafe 3:02
- 5 Klan Meeting 2:48
- 6 I Can't Walk This Time / The Prestige 6:50
- 7 East St. Louis 2:03
- 8 Goose and Lucky 1:40
- 9 Goyakla Is Coming 1:10
- 10 Canoes Upstream 1:09
- 11 Canción Mixteca 4:16
- 12 Maria 0:51
- 13 Bound for Canaan (Sieber & Davis) 1:28
- 14 Bound for Canaan (The 6th Calvary) 1:36
- 15 Train to Florida 9:27
- 16 Houston in Two Seconds 2:01
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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