Released 56 years ago this October
Potlatch
Redbone · 1970
34 min · 10 tracks · rock music
An eclectic blend of rock, funk, and indigenous sounds that creates a vibrant tapestry of cultural storytelling.
Top tracks — play these first
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Maggie — This track stands out with its catchy melody and poignant lyrics about longing, reflecting Redbone's ability to blend storytelling with musical hooks.
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Chant: 13th Hour — Incorporating traditional chants, this track exemplifies Redbone's commitment to their heritage while pushing musical boundaries in rock.
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Judgment Day — With its powerful message and compelling rhythm, this song serves as an anthem highlighting social issues, showcasing the band's lyrical depth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Potlatch showcases a unique blend of rock and indigenous sounds, though its cohesion suffers slightly from varied pacing.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a strong, melodic lead on 'Maggie', which is followed by tracks that incorporate varied rhythms and instrumentation, including traditional Native American elements.
- Several tracks feature call-and-response vocal patterns, enhancing the cultural storytelling aspect of the music.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- 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
Significant within its genre. 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
- steady progression with varied tempos
- poignant storytelling through melodies
- inviting sing-along moments
- afternoon gathering with friends
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer standalone hit tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on October 1, 1970, Potlatch was Redbone's third studio album, following their breakthrough with the hit single 'Come and Get Your Love.' At this point in their career, they were carving out a unique niche by infusing rock music with Native American influences, establishing themselves as pioneers of culturally infused rock.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sly and the Family Stone· War· The Meters
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Maggie 5:06
- 2 Light as a Feather 1:56
- 3 Who Can Say? 2:50
- 4 Judgment Day 2:30
- 5 Without Reservation 4:13
- 6 Chant: 13th Hour 5:36
- 7 Alcatraz 2:47
- 8 Drinkin' and Blo 2:17
- 9 Bad News Ain't No News at All 3:12
- 10 New Blue Sermonette 3:35
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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