Map of a Blue City

by Marc Ribot

Map of a Blue City cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 23 May 2025
  • Label: Northern Spy
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 43:18
  • Community rating: 3.07/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

The legendary avant-garde guitarist strips away complex ensemble arrangements to deliver a direct, narrative-driven collection of contemporary folk music. The album is anchored by his distinctively rough vocal delivery and virtuosic acoustic playing, offering poetic, gritty observations on urban decay.

Genres

Tracklist

  1. Elizabeth (2:11)
  2. For Celia (4:11)
  3. Say My Name (4:01)
  4. Daddy's Trip to Brazil (3:53)
  5. Map of a Blue City (6:23)
  6. Death of a Narcissist (4:41)
  7. When the World's on Fire (4:33)
  8. Sometime Jailhouse Blues (6:25)
  9. "Optimism of the Spirit" (6:55)

Credits

  • Marc Ribot - primary artist, guitar, vocals, written-by, arranged by, music by
  • Clara McHale Ribot - artwork
  • Christopher Hoffman - cello
  • Christina Courtin - viola
  • Pico Alt - violin
  • David Piltch - bass
  • Tony Lewis - drums
  • Greg Lewis - organ [hammond b3 organ]

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