Stealing Fire
Bruce Cockburn · 1984
42 min · 9 tracks · folk rock · jazz
A fusion of folk rock and jazz, layered with poignant lyrics and intricate melodies that tell compelling stories.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- thoughtful storytelling experiences
- reflective late-night listening
- layered melodic explorations
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the release of 'Stealing Fire' in 1984, Bruce Cockburn was transitioning from his early career into a more mainstream recognition phase. This album followed his critically acclaimed 'Inner City Front' and showcased a mature sound, blending political themes with personal narratives, solidifying his reputation as a significant songwriter in Canadian music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Richard Thompson· Leonard Cohen· Joni Mitchell
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Lovers in a Dangerous Time 4:07
- 2 Maybe the Poet 4:53
- 3 Sahara Gold 4:32
- 4 Making Contact 3:48
- 5 Peggy’s Kitchen Wall 3:48
- 6 To Raise the Morning Star 5:52
- 7 Nicaragua 4:45
- 8 If I Had a Rocket Launcher 4:59
- 9 Dust and Diesel 5:25
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