Night Vision
Bruce Cockburn · 1973
41 min · 10 tracks · folk music
A tapestry of intricate guitar work and introspective lyrics, blending folk, rock, and jazz influences in a uniquely Canadian sound.
Top tracks — play these first
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You Don’t Have to Play the Horses Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Islands in a Black Sky — This track showcases Cockburn's signature blend of poetic lyricism and complex guitar arrangements, creating a haunting atmosphere that lingers long after listening.
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Mama Just Wants to Barrelhouse All Night Long — With its infectious rhythm and playful lyrics, this song stands out as a lively reflection on simple pleasures amidst life's chaos.
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Clocks Don’t Bring Tomorrow – Knives Don’t Bring Good News — This track merges existential themes with sophisticated musicality, capturing a sense of urgency that is both introspective and thought-provoking.
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
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Helped solidify Cockburn's reputation in Canadian music landscape.
- Career context
- Released in 1973, Night Vision was Bruce Cockburn's fourth studio album and came during a period of artistic maturation following his earlier records. By this time, Cockburn had begun to establish himself as a significant voice in the folk music scene, gaining recognition for his poetic lyrics and skilled guitar playing.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Richard Thompson· Leonard Cohen· Joni Mitchell
Tracklist
- 1 Foxglove 1:28
- 2 You Don’t Have to Play the Horses Start here 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
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Blue
Joni Mitchell
Both share introspective lyrics and intricate guitar work, reflecting personal and Canadian landscapes.
Songs of Leonard Cohen
Leonard Cohen
Similar poetic lyricism and a blend of folk and rock influences with a contemplative atmosphere.
Pink Moon
Nick Drake
Shares the same intimate acoustic sound and introspective themes, creating a reflective listening experience.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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