5:01 Blues
Merle Haggard · 1989
30 min · 10 tracks · country
A reflective blend of traditional country melodies and heartfelt storytelling, steeped in nostalgia.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments nostalgic storytelling with heart short tracks for quick enjoyment
- 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
- Jerry Lee Lewis· Willie Nelson· Hank Williams Jr.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Broken Friend 2:18
- 2 Losin’ in Las Vegas Standout 3:28
- 3 5:01 Blues Standout 3:15
- 4 Someday We’ll Know 3:17
- 5 Wouldn’t That Be Something 3:04
- 6 Sea of Heartbreak Standout 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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