Five Dollar Bill
Corb Lund · 2002
37 min · 13 tracks · country · folk · bluegrass music
A vivid tapestry of storytelling woven with twangy guitars and heartfelt melodies from the Canadian prairies.
Why this album works
'Five Dollar Bill' garnered critical acclaim, earning a nomination for Best Country Album at the 2003 Juno Awards. Its authentic representation of Canadian prairie life resonated with audiences and helped Lund carve out a niche within the independent country music movement, influencing subsequent artists exploring similar themes.
- Best for
- steady narrative with heartfelt storytelling for evening unwind sessions twangy melodies evoke prairie imagery
- Context
- Released in 2002, 'Five Dollar Bill' marked Corb Lund's debut album, establishing his presence in the country and folk music scene. At this point, Lund was transitioning from his previous band, The Smalls, to a solo career that highlighted his distinctive voice and songwriting prowess. This album set the foundation for his future success in blending traditional Western themes with modern sensibilities.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Emmylou Harris· Old Crow Medicine Show· Jeff White
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Five Dollar Bill Standout 2:33
- 2 Expectation and the Blues Standout 2:56
- 3 Short Native Grasses (Prairies of Alberta) 3:46
- 4 No Roads Here 3:21
- 5 Apocalyptic Modified Blues 3:03
- 6 Heavy and Leaving 3:25
- 7 Intro/Jack of Diamonds 0:36
- 8 Time to Switch to Whiskey 2:53
- 9 Roughest Neck Around 3:12
- 10 Daughter Don't You Marry No Guitar Picker Standout 2:23
- 11 (Gonna) Shine Up My Boots 2:13
- 12 Buckin' Horse Rider 3:34
- 13 She Won't Come to Me 3:45
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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