5:01 Blues cover

5:01 Blues

Merle Haggard · 1989

30 min · 10 tracks · country

A reflective blend of traditional country melodies and heartfelt storytelling, steeped in nostalgia.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo reflective moments
  • nostalgic storytelling with heart
  • short tracks for quick enjoyment
  • easy listening for laid-back afternoons

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of high-energy tracks
  • prefer lengthy immersive experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1989, Merle Haggard was an established figure in country music, with '5:01 Blues' being his 28th studio album. This release followed a period of commercial fluctuations in his career, as he sought to adapt to the changing musical landscape while staying true to his roots.
Stylistic neighbors
Waylon Jennings· Johnny Cash· George Jones

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Broken Friend 2:18
  • 2 Losin’ in Las Vegas 3:28
  • 3 5:01 Blues 3:15
  • 4 Someday We’ll Know 3:17
  • 5 Wouldn’t That Be Something 3:04
  • 6 Sea of Heartbreak 2:52
  • 7 A Better Love Next Time 2:44
  • 8 If You Want to Be My Woman 2:43
  • 9 A Thousand Lies Ago 3:56
  • 10 Somewhere Down the Line 2:37

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