Big Circumstance (1989)

About this title: This was Cockburn's first release of new material in three years. It was a move away from the somewhat dated, overblown sound of his previous World of Wonders, toward a leaner, more guitar-dominated sound. Budgeting for album art seemed to be a little low, but luckily the collection of songs was of consistent high quality. As with most Cockburn albums, this is a mix of socially conscious, spiritual, and reflective songs. Cockburn had spent time in Nepal in 1987 and what he saw there found its way into some songs, including "Tibetan Side of Town" and "Understanding Nothing." Time spent in ... read more

Tracks:

1. If a Tree Falls [Cockburn]
2. Shipwrecked at the Stable Door [Cockburn]
3. Gospel of Bondage [Cockburn]
4. Don't Feel Your Touch [Cockburn]
5. Tibetan Side of Town [Cockburn]
6. Understanding Nothing [Cockburn]
7. Where the Death Squad Lives [Cockburn]
8. Radium Rain [Cockburn]
9. Pangs of Love [Cockburn]
10. The Gift [Cockburn]
11. Anything Can Happen [Cockburn]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.