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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