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The Innocent Age

Dan Fogelberg · 1981

80 min · 17 tracks · country · folk rock

A reflective blend of folk rock and country that captures the complexities of life's transitions.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • reflective journeys through life
  • dynamic shifts in emotion
  • for contemplative afternoons
  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • nostalgic themes of transition

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer straightforward, upbeat tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1981, 'The Innocent Age' was Dan Fogelberg's fifth studio album, coming after the commercial success of 'Phoenix' (1979). This album marked a significant point in his career as it showcased a mature sound and lyrical depth, solidifying his place in the singer-songwriter landscape of the early '80s.
Stylistic neighbors
James Taylor· John Denver· Jim Croce

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Nexus 6:04
  • 2 The Innocent Age 4:18
  • 3 The Sand and the Foam 4:21
  • 4 In the Passage 6:29
  • 5 Lost in the Sun 3:57
  • 6 Run for the Roses 4:20
  • 7 Leader of the Band / Washington Post March 4:48
  • 8 Same Old Lang Syne 5:21

Disc 2

  • 1 Stolen Moments 3:13
  • 2 The Lion's Share 5:11
  • 3 Only the Heart May Know 4:11
  • 4 The Reach 6:35
  • 5 Aireshire Lament 0:53
  • 6 Times Like These 3:04
  • 7 Hard to Say 4:00
  • 8 Empty Cages 6:28
  • 9 Ghosts 7:13

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