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Michael Martin Murphey – Swans Against The Sun (VG+/VG+)
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Swans Against The Sun is an LP by Michael Martin Murphey from 1975 released on the Epic label.
About this album
Swans Against the Sun is a strong 1975 country-folk statement from Michael Martin Murphey, pairing Western imagery with thoughtful, melodic songwriting. Built around the title track and songs such as Renegade and Buffalo Gun, the album shows Murphey refining the cowboy mystique and open-road themes that helped define his best-known work. Its mix of country storytelling, gentle acoustic textures and frontier romanticism gave the record lasting appeal within the singer-songwriter and progressive country currents of the mid-1970s. For listeners drawn to vivid American landscapes and finely drawn narratives, it remains a rewarding album.
Genre: Country
Review
AllMusic rating:AllMusic users:A1 Swans Against The Sun
A2 Renegade
A3 Rhythm Of The Road
A4 Pink Lady
A5 Mansion On The Hill
B1 Dancing In The Meadow
B2 Temple Of The Sun
B3 Buffalo Gun
B4 Wild West Show
B5 Natural Bridges
B6 Seasons Change