Virgin Ground
Redgum · 1980
32 min · 10 tracks · traditional folk music
Acoustic-driven folk melodies intertwine with sharp political commentary, creating a landscape of Australian storytelling.
Top tracks — play these first
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Virgin Ground — The title track encapsulates the album's essence with its poignant lyrics addressing land rights and Indigenous issues, setting a tone for Redgum’s activist stance.
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Nuclear Cop — This track stands out for its incisive critique of nuclear policy, blending sharp wit with serious commentary that exemplifies Redgum’s approach to songwriting.
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Women in Change — Through its brief yet powerful verses, this song highlights gender issues and reflects on societal changes, showcasing Redgum’s commitment to various social causes.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines folk melodies with political themes, establishing a strong narrative but with some conventional structures.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of acoustic instrumentation, with guitars and mandolins driving the melodies throughout.
- Each track typically follows a verse-chorus structure, allowing for clear storytelling and political messages to emerge.
- Several songs incorporate call-and-response vocal patterns, enhancing the communal feel of the music.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- 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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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Virgin Ground 4:34
- 2 Maria 3:09
- 3 Stewie 4:03
- 4 Domination Quickstep 2:23
- 5 The Money's No Good 3:39
- 6 Nuclear Cop 2:35
- 7 Women in Change 1:59
- 8 Ted 4:17
- 9 It Doesn't Matter to Me 3:01
- 10 Long Run 2:59
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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