The Very Best of Redbone
Redbone · 1991
65 min · 20 tracks · rock music
An eclectic blend of rock, folk, and funk rhythms interwoven with Indigenous themes and soulful harmonies.
Top tracks — play these first
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Come and Get Your Love — This track became a cultural touchstone, featured prominently in films and commercials, revitalizing its popularity decades after its initial release.
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The Witch Queen of New Orleans — With its haunting melody and storytelling lyrical style, this song exemplifies Redbone's ability to merge folklore with contemporary sounds.
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We Were All Wounded at Wounded Knee — This powerful anthem addresses historical injustices faced by Native Americans, showcasing the band’s commitment to social issues through music.
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Wovoka — This track reflects on Native American spiritual themes while incorporating infectious grooves and harmonies that define Redbone's sound.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
This compilation highlights Redbone's eclectic sound but lacks cohesive flow typical of studio albums.
What we noticed
- Tracks like 'Come and Get Your Love' and 'We Were All Wounded at Wounded Knee' showcase distinct shifts in style, blending rock with folk and funk elements.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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4/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with energy shifts
- nostalgic vibes with cultural storytelling
- danceable tracks for social gatherings
- short bursts of infectious joy
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy, cohesive albums
- need constant high-energy intensity
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Starting Point — A hits-focused overview offers newcomers an accessible route into Redbone's eclectic sound and signature songs.
- Career context
- By the time 'The Very Best of Redbone' was released in 1991, Redbone had already established themselves as pioneers of blending rock with Native American influences. The compilation showcases their most significant hits, including 'Come and Get Your Love,' which originally gained popularity in the early 1970s but experienced a resurgence due to its inclusion in soundtracks like 'Guardians of the Galaxy.' This album encapsulates their career up to that point, serving both as a retrospective and an introduction for new listeners.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sly and the Family Stone· War· The Meters
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Witch Queen of New Orleans 2:44
- 2 Come and Get Your Love 4:56
- 3 Wovoka 2:59
- 4 Niki Hokey 3:14
- 5 The Sun Never Shines on the Lonely 2:32
- 6 Niji Trance 3:22
- 7 Fais-do 2:33
- 8 Maggie 5:06
- 9 Poison Ivy 3:02
- 10 Only You and Rock and Roll 3:00
- 11 We Were All Wounded at Wounded Knee 3:30
- 12 Chant: 12th Hour 5:35
- 13 When You Got Trouble 3:23
- 14 Light as a Feather 1:53
- 15 Suzi Girl 2:53
- 16 Power 4:15
- 17 Tennessee Girl 2:19
- 18 Message From a Drum 3:02
- 19 One More Time 2:55
- 20 Alcatraz 2:33
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