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Land of Dreams
Singer-Songwriter · 1988 · 9 tracks

Land of Dreams

Randy Newman

September 27, 1988 · Reprise Records

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A sophisticated blend of childhood nostalgia and adult disillusionment delivered with a polished 80s sheen.

Tracklist · 9 Tracks
02
New Orleans Wins the War
3:32
04
Falling in Love
3:01
05
Something Special
3:07
06
Bad News From Home
2:48
07
Roll With the Punches
3:27
08
Masterman and Baby J.
3:29
09
Red Bandana
2:36
10
Follow the Flag
2:14
12
I Want You to Hurt Like I Do
4:06
Moments Worth Listening For
The transition from the Dixieland quote of Basin Street Blues into the driving, Mark Knopfler-led groove of Dixie Flyer.
The jarring, vulnerable shift in tone during New Orleans Wins the War when the childhood perspective meets adult cynicism.
The gospel-tinged, communal cruelty of the chorus in I Want You to Hurt Like I Do.
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