Coconut Telegraph is Jimmy Buffett's thirteenth studio album, released in 1981 by MCA Records. It was recorded at Criteria Recording Studios in Miami, Florida, under the production of Norbert Putnam. The album marks a return to a more relaxed, tropical sound after previous experiments.
The album includes several Buffett classics, such as 'It's My Job', 'The Weather Is Here, Wish You Were Beautiful', and the title track 'Coconut Telegraph'. The song 'It's My Job' became a minor hit on the country charts, and the album reached number 51 on the Billboard 200 chart.
Coconut Telegraph is considered by many critics and fans as one of Buffett's most cohesive albums, capturing the essence of his island lifestyle and laid-back philosophy. The title refers to an informal communication system among Caribbean islands, reflecting the carefree tone of the record.