Out of the Cradle
Lindsey Buckingham · 1992
48 min · 16 tracks · rock music
A vibrant blend of rock and introspective lyricism, marked by intricate guitar work and emotive vocal performances.
Top tracks — play these first
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Don’t Look Down — This track features Buckingham's signature layered guitar work and introspective lyrics that encapsulate themes of longing and self-reflection, setting the tone for the album.
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This Is the Time — With its rich harmonies and poignant lyrics, this song stands out as an emotional high point, illustrating Buckingham's ability to convey vulnerability through music.
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Surrender the Rain — The haunting melody paired with evocative storytelling showcases Buckingham's knack for blending personal narrative with universal themes, making it a standout track.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends intricate guitar work with emotive lyrics, establishing a strong solo identity for Buckingham.
What we noticed
- The album features multiple instrumental introductions that set the mood for several tracks, creating a thematic continuity.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- layered, dense sonic textures
- late-night contemplative moods
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1992, Out of the Cradle was Lindsey Buckingham's first solo album after his departure from Fleetwood Mac, showcasing his evolution as a solo artist. This album followed his previous solo effort, Law and Order, but it represented a significant shift towards a more personal and experimental sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Fleetwood Mac· Peter Gabriel· David Bowie
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Instrumental Introduction To: 0:25
- 2 Don’t Look Down 2:48
- 3 Wrong 4:20
- 4 Countdown 3:23
- 5 All My Sorrows 4:02
- 6 Soul Drifter 3:29
- 7 Instrumental Introduction To: 0:42
- 8 This Is the Time 4:50
- 9 You Do or You Don’t 3:40
- 10 Street of Dreams 4:29
- 11 Spoken Introduction To: 0:46
- 12 Surrender the Rain 3:40
- 13 Doing What I Can 4:06
- 14 Turn It On 3:51
- 15 This Nearly Was Mine 1:37
- 16 Say We’ll Meet Again 2:28
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