High Cumberland Jubilee (1972)

AMG Review of High Cumberland Jubilee (1972)

Cub Koda
All Music Guide

Jimmy Buffett's second album for the now-defunct Barnaby label came out in 1976, but didn't see a compact disc reissue until 22 years later. It was worth the wait, as it features some of Buffett's best early recordings, including "Livingston's Gone to Texas," "God Don't Own a Car," "Rockefeller Square," and "High Cumberland Jubilee/Comin' Down Slow." Strong songwriting in tandem with Buzz Cason makes this essential in building up the perfect Buffett collection.