Bruce Cockburn The Charity of Night

"...this politico-romantic masterfully evokes night as a cloak of comfort and corruption both. And if he throws murderers and land mines into the mix, it makes his juxtaposed joie de vivre more vital." - Rating: A-
"...these are less songs than sprawling mood pieces, conjuring a sense of immense natural forces at play. The stately vibes and authoritative upright bass of guests Gary Burton and Rob Wasserman help the mission greatly, but the main focus for once is Cockburn's amazing guitar playing..."