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Running for the Drum

Buffy Sainte-Marie · 2008

43 min · 12 tracks · country · electronic · folk

A vibrant fusion of folk, rock, and electronic elements underscored by deeply resonant social messages.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo reflective moments
  • socially conscious lyrical engagement
  • inviting sing-along choruses
  • morning coffee contemplation vibes

Maybe skip if you want

  • fast-paced instant gratification seekers
  • dislike for lyrical depth

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Running for the Drum' was released in 2008, Buffy Sainte-Marie was re-emerging in the music scene after a hiatus. This album marked her first studio release since 'Coincidence and Likely Stories' in 1992, showcasing her continued evolution as an artist and activist. Sainte-Marie's return was characterized by a blend of traditional sounds with contemporary sensibilities, reflecting her lifelong commitment to addressing social injustices.
Stylistic neighbors
Joni Mitchell· Kate Bush· Joan Baez

Tracklist

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

  • 1 No No Keshagesh 4:44
  • 2 Cho Cho Fire 3:05
  • 3 Working for the Government 3:33
  • 4 Little Wheel Spin and Spin 3:05
  • 5 Too Much Is Never Enough 3:58
  • 6 To the Ends of the World 3:45
  • 7 When I Had You 4:12
  • 8 I Bet My Heart on You 3:26
  • 9 Blue Sunday 2:55
  • 10 Easy Like the Snow Falls Down 3:52
  • 11 America the Beautiful 3:01
  • 12 Still This Love Goes On 3:55

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