Dart to the Heart

by Bruce Cockburn

Dart to the Heart cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1 March 1994
  • Label: True North
  • Country: Canada
  • Length: 49:02
  • Community rating: 3.61/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Stepping back from the overtly political rock of his 1980s output, the revered Canadian songwriter returns to a more intimate, acoustic-focused sound. 'Dart to the Heart' focuses heavily on introspective folk balladry, exploring mature themes of romance and spiritual longing.

Genres

Descriptors: Acoustic, male-vocals, guitars, acoustic, personal, melodic

Tracklist

  1. Listen For A Laugh (4:07)
  2. All The Ways I Want You (4:21)
  3. Bone In My Ear (3:47)
  4. Burden Of The Angel/Beast (6:30)
  5. Scanning These Crowds (3:50)
  6. Southland Of The Heart (4:50)
  7. Train In The Rain (3:43)
  8. Someone I Used To Love (3:35)
  9. Love Loves You Too (4:13)
  10. Sunrise On The Mississippi (3:01)
  11. Closer To The Light (4:10)
  12. Tie Me At The Crossroads (2:49)

Credits

  • Bruce Cockburn - primary artist, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, vocals, written-by, charango
  • Richard Bell - accordion, organ, vocals
  • Colin Linden - acoustic guitar, mandolin, slide guitar, vocals, electric guitar
  • Darrell Leonard - arranged by [horn], trumpet
  • Greg Smith - baritone saxophone
  • Jerry Scheff - bass, vocals
  • Chris Parker - drums, percussion
  • Mickey Curry - drums, vocals

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