With Storyville, Robbie Robertson's music began to directly incorporate more world music influences; Music for the Native Americans makes that connection more explicit. Most of the album is quite evocative, recalling an American version of Peter Gabriel's Mediterranean exploration Passion. Robertson writes some fully formed songs, but most of the record is devoted to instrumental, incidental film music, and that's where he fully explores new musical territory. Music for the Native Americans is a soundtrack, yet contains some of Robertson's most challenging and complex music. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide
I was in a record shop on holiday in Vancouver, Canada, when "Coyote Dance" wafted from the speakers. I knew from the first moment this was going to be a great album. I bought it on the spot and I was not disappointed. One of my all-time favourite albums...