The Paul Leslie Hour has a review of Jimmy Buffett’s first album Down to Earth
Years before the fame of songs like Come Monday and Margaritaville, and before the Caribbean cowboy persona, there was Down to Earth, Jimmy Buffett’s folk-rock debut. Released in 1970 to little fanfare, this idiosyncratic collection of songs reveals the seeds of Buffett’s storytelling genius. With themes of hypocrisy, adventure, and hard times, it’s a window into one of America’s greatest writers — before his meteoric rise. Whether you’re an ardent fan or new to Buffett’s music, this review (and more importantly the album itself) invites you to listen, reflect, and appreciate where it all began.