Peace Pipe
Redbone · 2005
37 min · 10 tracks · rock music
A vibrant blend of rock and soulful melodies, laced with cultural commentary and infectious grooves.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Am Somebody — This track stands out for its powerful message about self-identity and resilience, encapsulating the album's overarching themes of empowerment and cultural pride.
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Custer Had It Comin’ — A bold commentary on historical injustices faced by Native Americans, this song combines storytelling with a catchy melody, highlighting Redbone's signature activism through music.
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One World — Opening the album, this track sets a hopeful tone with its universal message about unity and collective responsibility, emblematic of Redbone's mission to spread awareness through their art.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo groove throughout
- celebratory themes of unity
- uplifting vibes for gatherings
- reflective moments with friends
Maybe skip if you
- prefer high-energy fast tracks
- seek extensive sonic experimentation
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Peace Pipe marked Redbone's return after a long hiatus since their last studio album in 1974. By the time of this release in 2005, the band had undergone various lineup changes but retained their distinct sound that fused rock with Native American influences. This album came at a time when Redbone sought to reconnect with their roots and audience amidst a changing music landscape.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sly and the Family Stone· War· The Meters
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Custer Had It Comin’
The narrative shifts from personal reflection to historical critique as it recounts events from the perspective of those wronged by colonization.
This structure not only contrasts individual experience with collective history but also challenges listeners to reconsider traditional narratives surrounding American history.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 One World 3:02
- 2 Love Is Magic 3:33
- 3 The Best for You 4:34
- 4 Beverly Blvd. Blues 3:36
- 5 Custer Had It Comin’ 2:57
- 6 I Am Somebody 4:23
- 7 It’s a Brand New Day 3:56
- 8 Mystery Man 4:30
- 9 Arigato 3:16
- 10 Bad Boys 3:47
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