1996 cover

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

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