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Branded Man

Merle Haggard · 1967

32 min · 12 tracks · country

A poignant blend of traditional country sounds and deeply personal storytelling reflecting life's hardships.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing through personal stories
  • reflective moments of heartfelt introspection
  • short tracks for quick listening
  • narrative arc of life's struggles
  • poignant themes of loss and

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking upbeat party atmosphere
  • prefer standalone hit singles

Where this album fits

Career context
In 1967, Merle Haggard was transitioning from his initial breakout success with 'Swinging Doors' to becoming a leading figure in the country music scene. 'Branded Man' was his fourth studio album, following the critically acclaimed 'I'm a Lonesome Fugitive,' and it solidified his reputation as a master storyteller rooted in personal experience.
Stylistic neighbors
Waylon Jennings· Johnny Cash· George Jones

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Branded Man 3:07
  • 2 Loneliness Is Eating Me Alive 2:35
  • 3 Don’t Get Married 2:30
  • 4 Somewhere Between 3:06
  • 5 You Don’t Have Very Far to Go 2:19
  • 6 Gone Crazy 2:03
  • 7 I Threw Away the Rose 3:21
  • 8 My Hands Are Tied 2:18
  • 9 Some of Us Never Learn 2:41
  • 10 Long Black Limousine 3:14
  • 11 Go Home 2:35
  • 12 I Made the Prison Band 2:29

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