Riddles in the Sand cover

Riddles in the Sand

Jimmy Buffett · 1984

33 min · 10 tracks · folk rock · soft rock · country rock

A sun-soaked blend of country rock and soft pop that captures the carefree essence of beach life.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short, engaging listening sessions
  • carefree summer vibes
  • lighthearted storytelling moments
  • easygoing background ambiance

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1984, 'Riddles in the Sand' was Jimmy Buffett's eleventh studio album, following the commercial success of 'Songs You Know by Heart'. By this point in his career, Buffett had solidified his persona as a beach-loving troubadour, appealing to fans seeking escapism through music that mirrored his laid-back lifestyle.
Stylistic neighbors
Kenny Chesney· Zac Brown Band· Alan Jackson

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Who's the Blonde Stranger? 3:44
  • 2 When the Wild Life Betrays Me 2:51
  • 3 Ragtop Day 3:03
  • 4 She's Going Out of My Mind 3:26
  • 5 Bigger Than the Both of Us 3:57
  • 6 Knees of My Heart 2:41
  • 7 Come to the Moon 3:47
  • 8 Love in Decline 2:42
  • 9 Burn That Bridge 3:12
  • 10 La Vie Dansante 4:02

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