A Sleepy Little Dreamer With Still Miles To Go

Posted by Campbell at Friday, July 11, 2008

From 1994-2000 Richard Buckner appeared to be destined to be one of the greatest songwriters in American history. Oh, that may sound hyperbolic, but the trifecta of Bloomed, Devotion & Doubt and Since is arguably the best initial three-record output of the past 20 years. In 2000, he followed this breathtaking trio with The Hill, inspired by the 1915 Edgar Lee Masters collection Spoon River Anthology. From there, Buckner's songwriting and inspiration seemed to plunge. Having poured out such intense and precise emotions as he did for seven years, it's no surprise that the tank was running on low. After a few lackluster collections, Buckner once again revealed his prowess with 2006's Meadow; however, according to the rumor mill and a few quotes from Buckner himself, it appears as if he's decided to put music to rest. Now living in Upstate New York, we can only hope that Buckner finds his inspiration and once again delivers some of the most beautiful music ever recorded.

The Essential Richard Buckner
Surprise, AZ
4AM
Goner w/Souvenir
Mile
Pull
Gauzy Dress In the Sun
Once
Song of 27
Count Me In On This One!
Lucky Buzz
A Goodbye Rye
Elizabeth Childers