Released 50 years ago
Sweet America
Buffy Sainte-Marie · 1976
35 min · 13 tracks · country · electronic · folk
A melodic tapestry weaving folk, rock, and country influences with poignant social commentary.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments
- poignant social commentary themes
- melodic storytelling with warmth
- thoughtful afternoon listening sessions
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer fast-paced energy
- seek standalone singles only
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1976, 'Sweet America' was Buffy Sainte-Marie's follow-up to her acclaimed album 'Moonshot.' By this time, she had solidified her role as a prominent voice for Indigenous rights and social justice, blending her activism with her music. This album reflects her continued evolution as an artist committed to addressing cultural issues.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Joni Mitchell· Kate Bush· Joan Baez
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sweet America 3:04
- 2 Wynken, Blynken & Nod 3:08
- 3 Where Poets Go 2:52
- 4 Free the Lady 3:22
- 5 America My Home 2:32
- 6 Look at the Facts 2:12
- 7 I Don’t Need No City Life 3:10
- 8 Sweet January 2:49
- 9 Qu’Appelle Valley, Saskatchewan 3:19
- 10 Honey Can You Hang Around 3:15
- 11 I Been Down 2:03
- 12 Starwalker 2:32
- 13 Ain’t No Time for the Worryin’ Blues 1:00
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