Whistle Down the Wind
Joan Baez · 2018
39 min · 10 tracks · country · folk · traditional folk music
A poignant blend of folk melodies and reflective lyrics echoing a lifetime of activism and artistry.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective flow
- poignant melodies for introspection
- thoughtful listening during quiet moments
- activism-themed narratives and themes
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy excitement
- prefer standalone single tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 2018, Joan Baez was an elder stateswoman of folk music, returning to the studio with 'Whistle Down the Wind' as her first album of original material in over a decade. This release followed her acclaimed 2008 album 'Day After Tomorrow,' marking a significant return to songwriting after years spent focusing on social activism and performing.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Joni Mitchell· Leonard Cohen· Odetta
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Whistle Down the Wind 4:49
- 2 Be of Good Heart 4:02
- 3 Another World 2:57
- 4 Civil War 4:22
- 5 The Things That We Are Made Of 5:10
- 6 The President Sang Amazing Grace 3:20
- 7 Last Leaf 3:05
- 8 Silver Blade 3:55
- 9 The Great Correction 3:43
- 10 I Wish the Wars Were All Over 3:35
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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