Black & White cover

Released 40 years ago

Black & White

Janie Fricke · 1986

32 min · 10 tracks · folk · country pop

Janie Fricke's 'Black & White' blends heartfelt country melodies with polished pop production and relatable storytelling.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short tracks for quick listens
  • relatable stories of heartache
  • easygoing melodies for road trips
  • playful energy for casual gatherings
  • emotional moments with gentle pacing

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of long epics
  • prefer complex, experimental sounds

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Black & White' was released in July 1986, Janie Fricke had established herself as a prominent figure in country music, following her commercial peak in the early 1980s. This album marked her transition to a more mainstream sound after a string of successful hits, including ‘Your Heart’s Not In It’ and ‘It Ain’t Easy Being Easy’, setting the stage for her continued relevance in the late 80s.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Till I Can't Take It Anymore 3:16
  • 2 He's Breathing Down My Neck 2:52
  • 3 Take Me Like a Vacation 2:55
  • 4 Nothing Left to Say 3:32
  • 5 Comin' Apart at the Seams 2:38
  • 6 Always Have, Always Will 3:42
  • 7 Don't Put It Past My Heart 3:16
  • 8 When a Woman Cries 4:07
  • 9 He's Making a Long Story Short 3:14
  • 10 I'd Take You Back Again 3:11

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