When I Woke
Rusted Root · 1994
58 min · 13 tracks · country
A vibrant blend of world music influences meets infectious grooves and uplifting melodies.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- uplifting melodies for celebration
- dynamic journey with resolution
- infectious grooves for movement
- wave-like pacing for exploration
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward, single tracks
- seek immediate, fast gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When I Woke marked Rusted Root's breakthrough album, following their self-titled debut in 1992. This release propelled them into the national spotlight and solidified their unique sound that blended rock, folk, and world music elements. The album's success laid the foundation for their subsequent tours and growing fanbase.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Wood Brothers· Leftover Salmon· Yonder Mountain String Band
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Drum Trip 3:45
- 2 Ecstasy 5:02
- 3 Send Me on My Way 4:23
- 4 Cruel Sun 8:01
- 5 Cat Turned Blue 3:43
- 6 Beautiful People 4:11
- 7 Martyr 4:27
- 8 Rain 3:43
- 9 Food & Creative Love 4:13
- 10 Lost in a Crowd 4:02
- 11 Laugh as the Sun 6:00
- 12 Infinite Tamboura 1:53
- 13 Back to the Earth 5:27
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