Fair & Square
John Prine · 2005
62 min · 14 tracks · country · folk
A blend of poignant storytelling and warm melodies, evoking the simplicity of everyday life.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for reflective moments
- poignant storytelling about everyday life
- warm melodies for cozy evenings
- narrative flow across all tracks
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy excitement
- prefer short, standalone songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2005, 'Fair & Square' marked John Prine's return to the studio after a five-year hiatus following 'Souvenirs' in 2000. At this point in his career, Prine had already established himself as a respected figure in folk and country music, yet he continued to evolve artistically, drawing on personal experiences and broader societal themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Steve Goodman· Townes Van Zandt· Guy Clark
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Glory of True Love 4:12
- 2 Crazy as a Loon 5:03
- 3 Long Monday 3:22
- 4 Taking a Walk 6:09
- 5 Some Humans Ain’t Human 7:03
- 6 My Darlin’ Hometown 3:14
- 7 Morning Train 4:02
- 8 The Moon Is Down 3:47
- 9 Clay Pigeons 4:27
- 10 She Is My Everything 4:25
- 11 I Hate It When That Happens to Me 2:49
- 12 Bear Creek Blues 4:45
- 13 Other Side of Town 4:53
- 14 Safety Joe 3:58
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