Share the Land
The Guess Who · 1970
33 min · 8 tracks · folk rock
A rich blend of blues rock and folk influences, showcasing layered harmonies and introspective lyrics against a vibrant musical backdrop.
Top tracks — play these first
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Hand Me Down World — This track features a compelling narrative about longing and nostalgia, encapsulated by its catchy chorus and rich instrumentation that defines the album's essence.
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Share The Land — The titular song serves as a powerful message of togetherness and community, characterized by its anthemic quality that has made it a staple in Canadian music.
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Do You Miss Me Darlin' — With its heartfelt lyrics and emotive delivery, this track showcases the band's softer side while still maintaining their rock roots, creating a poignant contrast within the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features strong songwriting and vocal arrangements but lacks a fully cohesive flow across its tracks.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature a consistent mid-tempo groove, while the fourth track introduces a slower, more reflective pace.
- The title track employs layered vocal harmonies that build throughout, culminating in a powerful chorus.
- Several songs incorporate shifts in dynamics, with quieter verses leading into more robust choruses, enhancing emotional impact.
- 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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6/10
- 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
Known within its scene. 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, consistent energy levels
- thoughtful reflective moments
- medium-length immersive tracks
- rich layered sonic textures
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Solidified their status after the success of American Woman.
- Career context
- Released in 1970, Share the Land is The Guess Who's fifth studio album, following their commercial breakthrough with American Woman. At this point, the band was solidifying their status in the rock scene, continuing to build on their unique sound that combined rock with elements of pop and folk.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Band· Creedence Clearwater Revival· Badfinger
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Bus Rider 2:57
- 2 Do You Miss Me Darlin' 3:54
- 3 Hand Me Down World 3:25
- 4 Moan For You Joe 2:39
- 5 Share The Land 3:53
- 6 Hang On To Your Life 4:09
- 7 Coming Down Off The Money Bag / Song Of The Dog 3:54
- 8 Three More Days 8:55
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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