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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

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