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Gringo Honeymoon

Robert Earl Keen · 1994

53 min · 10 tracks · country

A vivid exploration of storytelling through country-inflected melodies and heartfelt lyrical narratives.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • storytelling that invites reflection
  • wave-like pacing with emotional peaks
  • heartfelt narratives for long drives
  • moments of warmth and nostalgia

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek high-energy party vibes

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Gringo Honeymoon' was released in 1994, Robert Earl Keen had established himself as a prominent figure in the Texas country music scene. This album marked his fourth studio effort, following 'A Bigger Piece of Sky' (1993), and showcased his growth as a songwriter and storyteller, solidifying his unique blend of humor and poignancy in songwriting.
Stylistic neighbors
Lyle Lovett· Guy Clark· Steve Earle

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Think It Over One Time 3:50
  • 2 Tom Ames' Prayer 3:24
  • 3 Gringo Honeymoon 5:21
  • 4 The Raven and the Coyote 5:15
  • 5 Lonely Feeling 8:32
  • 6 Merry Christmas From the Family 4:48
  • 7 Barbeque 4:41
  • 8 Lynnville Train 5:05
  • 9 I'm Comin' Home 3:49
  • 10 Dreadful Selfish Crime 8:17

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