D.A.C.
David Allan Coe · 1982
30 min · 10 tracks · country
A gritty blend of honky-tonk rhythms and raw, heartfelt storytelling that captures the essence of country life.
Why this album works
This album is significant for its candid exploration of personal themes, which resonated with fans of the outlaw country movement. Though it didn’t achieve major commercial success, it solidified Coe's reputation as a poignant songwriter within the genre, influencing a wave of artists who followed his lead in blending honesty with musicality.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo storytelling flow heartfelt reflections on love for casual gatherings
- Context
- In 1982, David Allan Coe was in a phase of artistic consolidation following his previous breakout albums. 'D.A.C.' marked his transition into a more introspective style after gaining notoriety for both his outlaw persona and controversial lyrics in earlier works.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jerry Reed· Jerry Lee Lewis· Willie Nelson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Looking in the Mirror Standout 3:23
- 2 Lyin’ Comes So Easy to Your Lips 3:00
- 3 Last Time She’ll Leave Me This Time 2:54
- 4 I Gave Up (On Trying to Get Over You) 2:34
- 5 Voices 3:48
- 6 She Loved the Leavin’ Out of Me Standout 3:25
- 7 I’ll Never Regret Loving You 3:42
- 8 It’s a Sad Situation 3:15
- 9 Those Low Down Blues 1:54
- 10 Whiskey, Whiskey (Take My Mind) Standout 2:32
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