Sixty Six to Timbuktu
Robert Plant · 2003
147 min · 35 tracks · folk rock · hard rock · heavy metal
A dynamic blend of blues-infused rock and reflective ballads that showcase Plant's enduring artistry.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic journey with varied pacing reflective ballads for quiet moments wave-like flow for deep listening
- Context
- By the time 'Sixty Six to Timbuktu' was released in 2003, Robert Plant had established himself as a solo artist with a distinct sound separate from Led Zeppelin. This compilation album features tracks from throughout his career, including selections from acclaimed works like 'Fate of Nations' and 'Now and Zen', while also introducing new recordings, making it a definitive retrospective.
- If you like
- folk rock, hard rock, heavy metal
Sixty Six to Timbuktu is an album by Robert Plant, released in 2003. A dynamic blend of blues-infused rock and reflective ballads that showcase Plant's enduring artistry. This album is significant for encapsulating Plant's evolution as an artist while reaching number 6 on the UK Albums Chart. Its diverse selection of songs not only highlights his contributions to rock music but also reflects the broader musical influences Plant embraced throughout his career. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Sixty Six to Timbuktu sound like?
A dynamic blend of blues-infused rock and reflective ballads that showcase Plant's enduring artistry. Rooted in folk rock and hard rock.
What makes Sixty Six to Timbuktu by Robert Plant notable?
This album is significant for encapsulating Plant's evolution as an artist while reaching number 6 on the UK Albums Chart. Its diverse selection of songs not only highlights his contributions to rock music but also reflects the broader musical influences Plant embraced throughout his career. By the time 'Sixty Six to Timbuktu' was released in 2003, Robert Plant had established himself as a solo artist with a distinct sound separate from Led Zeppelin. This compilation album features tracks from throughout his career, including selections from acclaimed works like 'Fate of Nations' and 'Now and Zen', while also introducing new recordings, making it a definitive retrospective.
Who is Sixty Six to Timbuktu for?
Sixty Six to Timbuktu works well if you're into dynamic journey with varied pacing, reflective ballads for quiet moments and wave-like flow for deep listening.
How many songs are on Sixty Six to Timbuktu?
Sixty Six to Timbuktu has 35 tracks, running approximately 147 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Tie Dye on the Highway 5:09
- 2 Upside Down 4:10
- 3 Promised Land 4:59
- 4 Tall Cool One 4:37
- 5 Dirt in a Hole 4:44
- 6 Calling to You Standout 5:49
- 7 29 Palms Standout 4:51
- 8 If I Were a Carpenter 3:47
- 9 Sea of Love 3:04
- 10 Darkness, Darkness 5:03
- 11 Big Log Standout 5:03
- 12 Ship of Fools 4:58
- 13 I Believe 4:54
- 14 Little by Little 4:41
- 15 Heaven Knows 4:04
- 16 Song to the Siren 4:06
Disc 2
- 1 You’d Better Run 2:29
- 2 Our Song 2:31
- 3 Hey Joe 4:58
- 4 For What It’s Worth 3:30
- 5 Operator 4:36
- 6 Road to the Sun 5:35
- 7 Philadelphia Baby 2:13
- 8 Red for Danger 3:38
- 9 Let’s Have a Party 3:40
- 10 Hey Jayne 5:23
- 11 Louie, Louie 2:52
- 12 Naked If I Want To 0:46
- 13 21 Years 3:30
- 14 If It’s Really Got to Be This Way 3:59
- 15 Rude World 3:45
- 16 Little Hands 4:19
- 17 Life Begin Again 6:19
- 18 Let the Boogie Woogie Roll 2:36
- 19 Win My Train Fare Home (live in Timbuktu) 6:15
Release Date
January 1, 2003
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
147 min 10 sec
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