Pirates
Rickie Lee Jones · 1981
39 min · 8 tracks · pop music · rock music
A blend of jazzy pop and rock, infused with introspective lyrics and lush instrumentation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- long, immersive listening sessions
- gradual builds and payoffs
- introspective late-night vibes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on July 15, 1981, 'Pirates' is Rickie Lee Jones' second studio album, following her acclaimed self-titled debut from 1979. At this point in her career, she was navigating the pressures of fame while seeking artistic authenticity, resulting in a sound that was more eclectic and reflective.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Joni Mitchell· Nina Simone· Steely Dan
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 We Belong Together 5:05
- 2 Living It Up 6:26
- 3 Skeletons 3:40
- 4 Woody and Dutch on the Slow Train to Peking 5:17
- 5 Pirates (So Long Lonely Avenue) 3:55
- 6 A Lucky Guy 4:20
- 7 Traces of the Western Slopes 8:00
- 8 The Returns 2:19
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