Released 30 years ago
1996
Merle Haggard · 1996
32 min · 10 tracks · country
A reflective collection of honky-tonk anthems that blend traditional country sounds with deeply personal storytelling.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo storytelling flow
- reflective anthems for introspection
- for late-night drives
- easy to enjoy with friends
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy excitement
- prefer standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time Merle Haggard released '1996', he was a seasoned veteran in country music, having already established his legacy with numerous hits. This album came after a series of successful records in the 1980s and early 1990s, marking a return to his roots and a reassertion of his classic sound amidst the changing landscape of country music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Waylon Jennings· Johnny Cash· George Jones
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sin City Blues 2:32
- 2 No Time to Cry 4:26
- 3 Beer Can Hill 3:17
- 4 Truck Driver’s Blues 3:06
- 5 Too Many Highways 2:59
- 6 Five Days a Week 2:13
- 7 Kids Get Lonesome Too 3:01
- 8 If Anyone Out to Know 3:04
- 9 Untanglin’ My Mind 4:10
- 10 Winds of Change 3:27
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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