What makes Night Vision by Bruce Cockburn notable?

'Night Vision' is notable for its explorative lyrical themes and complex musical arrangements, which received critical acclaim. The album helped solidify Cockburn's reputation as a thoughtful songwriter and garnered attention for its profound reflections, contributing significantly to the Canadian folk music movement. Released in 1973, 'Night Vision' was Bruce Cockburn's fourth studio album, following his breakthrough with 'High Winds White Sky.' At this point in his career, Cockburn was beginning to establish his unique voice in the Canadian music scene, combining elements of folk, rock, and jazz into a distinctive sound that would characterize his work.

Who is Night Vision for?

Night Vision works well if you're into introspective evening reflections, gradual builds and payoffs and atmospheric background focus.

How many songs are on Night Vision?

Night Vision has 10 tracks, running approximately 41 minutes.

Night Vision

Bruce Cockburn · 1973

41 min · 10 tracks · folk rock · jazz

A blend of introspective folk melodies and jazzy rhythms, creating an atmospheric reflection on life and nature.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

introspective evening reflections
gradual builds and payoffs
atmospheric background focus
thoughtful storytelling moments

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 1973, 'Night Vision' was Bruce Cockburn's fourth studio album, following his breakthrough with 'High Winds White Sky.' At this point in his career, Cockburn was beginning to establish his unique voice in the Canadian music scene, combining elements of folk, rock, and jazz into a distinctive sound that would characterize his work.
Stylistic neighbors: Richard Thompson· Leonard Cohen· Joni Mitchell

Tracklist

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

1 Foxglove 1:28
2 You Don’t Have to Play the Horses 3:49
3 The Blues Got the World… 1:52
4 Mama Just Wants to Barrelhouse All Night Long 4:14
5 Islands in a Black Sky 7:40
6 Clocks Don’t Bring Tomorrow – Knives Don’t Bring Good News 6:49
7 When the Sun Goes Nova 2:42
8 Déjà Vu 5:35
9 Lightstorm 2:34
10 God Bless the Children 4:18

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