Highways & Heartaches
Ricky Skaggs · 1982
36 min · 10 tracks · country · bluegrass music · Christian music
A vibrant blend of bluegrass and country, infused with heartfelt storytelling and traditional instrumentation.
Why this album works
'Highways & Heartaches' was a significant commercial success, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart. The album produced several hit singles, including 'Heartbroke,' which topped the charts and helped define Skaggs' sound during the early '80s, influencing the neotraditional country movement that emerged shortly thereafter.
- Best for
- steady melodic storytelling journey heartfelt reflections on love for road trip playlists
- Context
- By the time 'Highways & Heartaches' was released in January 1982, Ricky Skaggs had already established himself as a prominent figure in the country music scene, following his breakthrough album 'Waitin' for the Sun to Shine' in 1981. This second album further solidified his reputation, showcasing his virtuoso mandolin skills and deep-rooted bluegrass influences while transitioning into a wider country audience.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Debby Boone· Alan Jackson· Dolly Parton
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Heartbroke Standout 3:16
- 2 You’ve Got a Lover 3:55
- 3 Don’t Think I’ll Cry 2:38
- 4 Don’t Let Your Sweet Love Die 3:56
- 5 Nothing Can Hurt You 4:44
- 6 I Wouldn’t Change You If I Could 3:00
- 7 Can’t You Hear Me Callin’ Standout 3:46
- 8 Highway 40 Blues Standout 3:09
- 9 Let’s Love the Bad Times Away 2:44
- 10 One Way Rider 5:27
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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