The Last Unicorn cover

The Last Unicorn

America · 1982

38 min · 15 tracks · folk rock

A whimsical blend of folk rock and orchestral elements that evokes a sense of enchantment and nostalgia.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady melodic journey throughout
  • whimsical storytelling with charm
  • nostalgic warmth for reflection
  • for quiet afternoons

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy tracks
  • prefer standalone hit singles

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on November 19, 1982, 'The Last Unicorn' is America's sixth studio album, following their commercially successful record 'View from the Ground.' At this point in their career, America was exploring more narrative-driven themes through music, as evidenced by the album's connection to the animated film adaptation of Peter S. Beagle's beloved novel.
Stylistic neighbors
Loggins and Messina· Bread· James Taylor

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Last Unicorn 3:10
  • 2 Man’s Road 3:24
  • 3 In the Sea 3:18
  • 4 Now That I’m a Woman 2:43
  • 5 That’s All I’ve Got to Say 2:47
  • 6 The Last Unicorn, Part 2 3:09
  • 7 Forest Awakens 2:11
  • 8 Red Soup 0:33
  • 9 Red Bull Attacks 3:36
  • 10 The Cat 1:41
  • 11 The Tree 1:23
  • 12 Haggard’s Unicorns 2:13
  • 13 Bull‐Unicorn‐Woman 2:48
  • 14 Unicorns in the Sea 1:54
  • 15 Unicorn and Lear 3:29

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