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Life Short Call Now

Bruce Cockburn · 2006

58 min · 12 tracks · folk rock ยท jazz

A reflective blend of folk and rock, interwoven with poetic narratives and intricate melodies.

Why listen to this

Best for
reflective storytelling journeys long, immersive listening sessions thoughtful and contemplative moods
Context
When 'Life Short Call Now' was released in 2006, Bruce Cockburn was already an established artist with a career spanning over three decades. This album came after his acclaimed 2003 release 'You've Never Seen Everything', showcasing his continued evolution as a songwriter focused on social and political themes.
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folk rock, jazz

Life Short Call Now is an album by Bruce Cockburn, released in 2006. A reflective blend of folk and rock, interwoven with poetic narratives and intricate melodies. This album received positive critical reception, highlighting Cockburn's lyrical depth and musical versatility. It further solidified his role as a significant voice in Canadian music, addressing contemporary issues while drawing from his folk roots. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Life Short Call Now sound like?

A reflective blend of folk and rock, interwoven with poetic narratives and intricate melodies. Rooted in folk rock and jazz.

What makes Life Short Call Now by Bruce Cockburn notable?

This album received positive critical reception, highlighting Cockburn's lyrical depth and musical versatility. It further solidified his role as a significant voice in Canadian music, addressing contemporary issues while drawing from his folk roots. When 'Life Short Call Now' was released in 2006, Bruce Cockburn was already an established artist with a career spanning over three decades. This album came after his acclaimed 2003 release 'You've Never Seen Everything', showcasing his continued evolution as a songwriter focused on social and political themes.

Who is Life Short Call Now for?

Life Short Call Now works well if you're into reflective storytelling journeys, long, immersive listening sessions and thoughtful and contemplative moods.

How many songs are on Life Short Call Now?

Life Short Call Now has 12 tracks, running approximately 58 minutes.

Tracklist

12 tracks·58:44

Best experienced from track one โ€” press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Life Short Call Now Standout 5:32
  • 2 See You Tomorrow 4:20
  • 3 Mystery 5:51
  • 4 Beautiful Creatures 5:11
  • 5 Peace March Standout 3:33
  • 6 Slow Down Fast 3:41
  • 7 Tell the Universe 5:15
  • 8 This Is Baghdad Standout 6:21
  • 9 Jerusalem Poker 5:34
  • 10 Different When It Comes to You 2:57
  • 11 To Fit in My Heart 6:06
  • 12 Nude Descending a Staircase 4:23

Release Date

January 1, 2006

Genre

folk rock, jazz

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Artist Origin

Canada

Runtime

58 min 44 sec