Here Come the Choppers
Loudon Wainwright III · 2005
56 min · 12 tracks · blues · folk · traditional folk music
A wry blend of folk storytelling and bluesy melodies, laced with Wainwright's signature humor and introspection.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo storytelling
- wry humor and introspection
- thoughtful reflections on life
- ideal for relaxed afternoons
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy tracks
- prefer fast-paced music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Here Come the Choppers' was released in 2005, Loudon Wainwright III was well into his career, having established himself in the folk music scene since the early 1970s. This album marked his return to the studio after a four-year hiatus following 'Last Man on Earth' in 2001, showcasing a continued evolution in his songwriting and thematic exploration.
- Stylistic neighbors
- John Prine· Steve Goodman· Ramblin' Jack Elliott
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 My Biggest Fan 6:02
- 2 No Sure Way 5:29
- 3 Had to Be Her 5:02
- 4 Hank and Fred 4:55
- 5 Half Fist 4:13
- 6 To Be on TV 4:03
- 7 God's Country 3:14
- 8 Make Your Mother Mad 4:06
- 9 When You Leave 5:22
- 10 Nanny 3:12
- 11 Here Come the Choppers 6:42
- 12 Things 4:06
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