Comin' Right at Ya
Asleep at the Wheel · 1973
35 min · 12 tracks · country
A vibrant mix of Western swing and traditional country, infused with playful storytelling and infectious rhythms.
Why this album works
This album is significant for helping to revive interest in Western swing music during the early 1970s, a time when country music was evolving. It received critical acclaim, leading to further opportunities for the band, including appearances on popular television shows that expanded their reach.
- Best for
- playful storytelling with infectious rhythms steady mid-tempo for easy listening for road trip sing-alongs
- Context
- Released on March 1, 1973, 'Comin' Right at Ya' was Asleep at the Wheel's debut album, introducing their unique take on Western swing to a wider audience. The band was still in its formative stages, having just been founded in 1970, and this album laid the groundwork for their future success in revitalizing the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Willie Nelson· Jerry Lee Lewis· Hank Williams Jr.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Take Me Back to Tulsa Standout 3:34
- 2 Daddy’s Advice 2:24
- 3 Before You Stopped Loving Me 3:25
- 4 Drivin’ Nails in My Coffin Standout 3:20
- 5 I’ll Never Get Out of This World Alive 2:44
- 6 Space Buggy 2:35
- 7 Cherokee Boogie 3:20
- 8 Hillbilly Nut 2:30
- 9 Your Down Home Is Uptown 2:23
- 10 I'm The Fool (Who Told You To Go) 2:24
- 11 I’ve Been Everywhere Standout 2:44
- 12 The Son Shines Down on Me 3:59
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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