Close Up the Honky Tonks
The Flying Burrito Brothers · 1974
70 min · 23 tracks · country rock
A heartfelt blend of country rock and soul, steeped in rich harmonies and poignant storytelling.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- heartfelt storytelling through rich harmonies
- for reflective evening drives
- uplifting sing-alongs with friends
- evocative melodies for nostalgic moments
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek uninterrupted high-energy sessions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Upon the release of 'Close Up the Honky Tonks' in 1974, The Flying Burrito Brothers were navigating a transitional period following their acclaimed debut, 'The Gilded Palace of Sin'. This album marked their fourth studio release and showcased a growing maturity in songwriting and sound as they further explored the fusion of country and rock.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Byrds· Gram Parsons· Buffalo Springfield
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Hot Burrito #2 3:15
- 2 Do Right Woman 3:56
- 3 Wheels 3:02
- 4 Sin City 4:10
- 5 Christine's Tune 3:02
- 6 Hot Burrito #1 3:37
- 7 God's Own Singer 2:04
- 8 If You Gotta Go 1:47
- 9 High Fashion Queen 2:05
- 10 Cody, Cody 2:43
- 11 Wild Horses 6:20
- 12 The Train Song 3:04
Disc 2
- 1 Close Up the Honky Tonks 2:16
- 2 Sing Me Back Home 2:49
- 3 Bony Moronie 2:55
- 4 To Love Somebody 3:18
- 5 Break My Mind 2:20
- 6 Beat the Heat 1:29
- 7 Did You See 3:04
- 8 Here Tonight 3:37
- 9 Money Honey 3:24
- 10 Roll Over Beethoven 2:21
- 11 Wake Up Little Susie 3:28
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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