Released 30 years ago
Braver Newer World
Jimmie Dale Gilmore · 1996
47 min · 11 tracks · country music
A fusion of traditional country sounds with pop sensibilities, layered with poignant storytelling and Gilmore's distinctive voice.
Top tracks — play these first
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Braver Newer World — The title track serves as a thematic anchor for the album, encapsulating its exploration of hope and change through an evocative melody and thoughtful lyrics.
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Long, Long Time — This cover stands out with its heartfelt delivery, showcasing Gilmore's ability to imbue classic material with emotional depth while maintaining its essence.
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Headed for a Fall — The song combines lively instrumentation with reflective lyrics about love and loss, highlighting Gilmore's skillful storytelling within the constraints of country music.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- reflective storytelling through melodies
- emotional depth in each track
- for quiet evenings
- gentle pacing with rich narratives
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy tracks
- prefer standalone singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1996, Braver Newer World marked Jimmie Dale Gilmore's fourth studio album and followed his critically acclaimed record Spinning Around the Sun. At this point in his career, Gilmore was establishing himself as a significant figure in the Americana movement while balancing mainstream appeal.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Butch Hancock· Townes Van Zandt· Guy Clark
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Braver Newer World 5:00
- 2 Come Fly Away 5:52
- 3 Borderland 4:07
- 4 Headed for a Fall 5:07
- 5 Long, Long Time 3:40
- 6 Sally 4:50
- 7 There She Goes 3:44
- 8 Where Is Love Now 3:07
- 9 Black Snake Moan 3:20
- 10 Because of the Wind 5:02
- 11 Outside the Lines 3:46
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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