Born for Trouble
Willie Nelson · 1990
32 min · 10 tracks · blues · alternative country · Americana
A reflective collection of soulful ballads and storytelling that captures the essence of Americana.
Why this album works
- Best for
- reflective storytelling for quiet moments steady mid-tempo for relaxed listening soulful ballads on life experiences
- Context
- Released in 1990, 'Born for Trouble' was Willie Nelson's follow-up to the critically acclaimed 'Honeysuckle Rose' (1980). At this point in his career, Nelson was solidifying his legacy as a country music icon while exploring more introspective themes. This album reflects his evolution during a time when he faced both personal challenges and a changing musical landscape.
- If you like
- blues, alternative country, Americana
Born for Trouble is an album by Willie Nelson, released in 1990. A reflective collection of soulful ballads and storytelling that captures the essence of Americana. This album matters as it showcased Willie Nelson's ability to blend traditional country with more contemporary sounds, contributing to the Americana genre's rise in popularity. It received positive critical reception, further enhancing Nelson's status as an influential figure in country music and paving the way for future artists within the genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Born for Trouble sound like?
A reflective collection of soulful ballads and storytelling that captures the essence of Americana. Rooted in blues and alternative country.
What makes Born for Trouble by Willie Nelson notable?
This album matters as it showcased Willie Nelson's ability to blend traditional country with more contemporary sounds, contributing to the Americana genre's rise in popularity. It received positive critical reception, further enhancing Nelson's status as an influential figure in country music and paving the way for future artists within the genre. Released in 1990, 'Born for Trouble' was Willie Nelson's follow-up to the critically acclaimed 'Honeysuckle Rose' (1980). At this point in his career, Nelson was solidifying his legacy as a country music icon while exploring more introspective themes. This album reflects his evolution during a time when he faced both personal challenges and a changing musical landscape.
Who is Born for Trouble for?
Born for Trouble works well if you're into reflective storytelling for quiet moments, steady mid-tempo for relaxed listening and soulful ballads on life experiences.
How many songs are on Born for Trouble?
Born for Trouble has 10 tracks, running approximately 32 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Ain't Necessarily So 3:06
- 2 (I Don't Have a Reason) To Go to California Anymore Standout 3:10
- 3 Ten With a Two 2:40
- 4 The Piper Came Today 3:26
- 5 You Decide 3:51
- 6 Pieces of My Life Standout 3:34
- 7 It'll Come to Me 2:59
- 8 This Is How Without You Goes 3:05
- 9 Born for Trouble Standout 3:17
- 10 Little Things Mean a Lot 3:32
Release Date
January 1, 1990
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
32 min 43 sec
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