Robbie Robertson – Robbie Robertson (VG+/VG+) – LP, AU 1987

Robbie Robertson is an LP by Robbie Robertson from 1987 released on the Geffen Records label.

About this album

Robbie Robertson is a striking solo debut that turns the former Band songwriter’s storytelling instincts into sleek, cinematic pop-rock. Released in 1987, it brought together sharp musicianship, atmospheric arrangements and Robertson’s distinctive voice, with help from high-profile collaborators including Daniel Lanois, who shaped its spacious sound. Songs such as “Somewhere Down the Crazy River” and “Broken Arrow” became signature moments, balancing mystery, melody and emotional weight. The album marked a confident new chapter after The Band, showing Robertson’s gift for narrative songwriting in a more polished, contemporary frame. Its critical respect has endured as one of the era’s more sophisticated rock statements.

Genre: Pop & Rock

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