What makes This Child by Susan Aglukark notable?

This Child achieved critical acclaim and commercial success, reaching the top of the Canadian charts for Indigenous artists. It won the Juno Award for Best Aboriginal Recording in 1996, further solidifying Aglukark's influence on the Canadian music landscape and inspiring a new generation of Indigenous musicians. Released in 1995, This Child was Susan Aglukark's second album and marked her entry into the broader Canadian music scene following her successful debut, Arctic Rose. The album showcased her unique voice and cultural heritage, establishing her as a significant figure in both folk music and Indigenous representation in Canada.

How many songs are on This Child?

This Child has 11 tracks, running approximately 48 minutes.

This Child

Susan Aglukark · 1995

48 min · 11 tracks · folk music

Aglukark's blend of traditional Inuit sounds with contemporary folk creates a haunting and deeply resonant experience.

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Top tracks — play these first

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This Child — The title track encapsulates Aglukark's powerful storytelling through personal and cultural themes, blending traditional melodies with contemporary arrangements.
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Suffer in Silence — This song addresses themes of struggle and resilience, showcasing Aglukark's emotive vocal delivery and poignant lyrics that resonate with many listeners.
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Casualties of War — A deep reflection on the impacts of conflict, this track illustrates Aglukark's ability to weave social commentary into her music while maintaining an intimate tone.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

55 /100

Foothills

Higher than 45% of albums we've rated

Aglukark's fusion of Inuit sounds with folk creates a distinctive listening experience, though cohesion is somewhat uneven.

What we noticed

Several tracks incorporate call-and-response vocal patterns, reflecting cultural storytelling traditions.
The album's pacing varies, with slower ballads interspersed with more upbeat tracks, creating dynamic shifts in energy throughout.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 8/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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.

Tracklist

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

1 This Child 6:26
2 Shamaya 4:35
3 Suffer in Silence 3:58
4 O Siem 4:27
5 Dreams for You 3:57
6 Hina Na Ho (Celebration) 4:12
7 Kathy I 4:32
8 Pond Inlet 3:57
9 Slippin’ Through the Cracks 3:22
10 Breakin’ Down 3:47
11 Casualties of War 5:41

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