Chill Factor cover

Chill Factor

Merle Haggard · 1987

35 min · 11 tracks · country

A reflective blend of traditional country with heartfelt storytelling and mellow melodies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo reflective moments
  • heartfelt storytelling for introspection
  • warm melodies for cozy evenings
  • easygoing background for gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy tracks
  • prefer instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1987, 'Chill Factor' was Merle Haggard's twenty-first studio album, following his acclaimed 1985 record 'Kern River'. At this point in his career, Haggard had already solidified his status as a country music legend, yet he continued to explore themes of nostalgia and heartache that resonate deeply with his audience.
Stylistic neighbors
Waylon Jennings· Johnny Cash· George Jones

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Chill Factor 3:20
  • 2 Twindle, Twinkle Lucky Star 3:22
  • 3 Man From Another Time 2:42
  • 4 We Never Touch at All 3:41
  • 5 You Babe 3:50
  • 6 Thanking the Good Lord 2:31
  • 7 After Dark 3:45
  • 8 1929 3:38
  • 9 Thirty Again 3:09
  • 10 I Don’t Have Any Love Around 3:19
  • 11 More Than This Old Heart Can Take 2:24

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