Definitive Listening Desert Island Collection
Spending his first decade in near obscurity, Bruce Cockburn finally hit the Top 40 with “Wondering Where the Lions Are” found on his 1979 release “Dancing in the Dragon's Jaws.” This album felt so familiar with his jazz-inflected folk, but incorporated greater emphasis on worldbeat rhythms that would go on to play a larger role on future releases. Yet, this album still holds the gentler side of Cockburn, exhibiting beautiful tingling acoustic guitar work. He finger picks intricate and melodic patterns that become the backdrop for his poetic ruminations on nature and spirituality. While this album may not match the sheer power of his next few releases, it remains his most beautiful album, and a favorite among many fans. When you are contemplating the beauty that surrounds you each day, you’ll be pleased that this is in your Desert Island Collection.
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Wesley is a lifelong music enthusiast. He started his career in the recording industry in New York City as an audio engineer, producer, and studio manager. Subsequently he toured across America as a guitarist with the short-lived band Land's Crossing. After many years in the technology sector and amassing a substantial vinyl and CD collection, he delved into immersive audio and created Hi-Res Edition to share with other listeners about the sound quality and discrete mixes available on many formats. He recently upgraded his system to 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos and continues to seek out and share about the best sounding releases.
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