Why this album works
- Best for
- steady melodic journey throughout whimsical storytelling with charm nostalgic warmth for reflection
- 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.
- If you like
- folk rock
The Last Unicorn is an album by America, released in 1982. A whimsical blend of folk rock and orchestral elements that evokes a sense of enchantment and nostalgia. 'The Last Unicorn' serves as both a soundtrack for the animated film and a standalone project, greatly impacting the cult following surrounding the movie. The title track reached notable chart positions, reinforcing America's status in the early 80s folk rock landscape while introducing a new generation to their sound. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Last Unicorn sound like?
A whimsical blend of folk rock and orchestral elements that evokes a sense of enchantment and nostalgia. Rooted in folk rock.
What makes The Last Unicorn by America notable?
'The Last Unicorn' serves as both a soundtrack for the animated film and a standalone project, greatly impacting the cult following surrounding the movie. The title track reached notable chart positions, reinforcing America's status in the early 80s folk rock landscape while introducing a new generation to their sound. 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.
Who is The Last Unicorn for?
The Last Unicorn works well if you're into steady melodic journey throughout, whimsical storytelling with charm and nostalgic warmth for reflection.
How many songs are on The Last Unicorn?
The Last Unicorn has 15 tracks, running approximately 38 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Last Unicorn Standout 3:10
- 2 Man’s Road Standout 3:24
- 3 In the Sea 3:18
- 4 Now That I’m a Woman Standout 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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