Big Sur (album)

Professional ratings

Aggregate scores
Source	Rating
Metacritic	77/100[2]
Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[3]

Response was positive, with Metacritic assigning the album an aggregate score of 77 out of 100 based on 5 critical reviews, indicating "Generally favorable reviews".^[2] In his review for AllMusic, Thom Jurek notes that, "this hour-long work is at its absolute best when taken as a whole. On Big Sur, Frisell delivers an inspired musical portrayal of the land, sky, sea, and wildlife of the region with majesty, humor, and true sophistication".^[3]

All compositions by Bill Frisell.

1. "The Music of Glen Deven Ranch" – 3:46
2. "Sing Together Like a Family" – 4:22
3. "A Good Spot" – 0:53
4. "Going to California" – 3:17
5. "The Big One" – 2:44
6. "Somewhere" – 1:32
7. "Gather Good Things" – 5:31
8. "Cry Alone" – 3:18
9. "The Animals" – 1:39
10. "Highway 1" – 4:51
11. "A Beautiful View" – 4:05
12. "Hawks" – 4:40
13. "We All Love Neil Young" – 1:39
14. "Big Sur" – 3:05
15. "On the Lookout" – 2:01
16. "Shacked Up" – 4:11
17. "Walking Stick (For Jim Cox)" – 4:10
18. "Song for Lana Weeks" – 4:14
19. "Far Away" – 4:36