Hold Out cover

Released 46 years ago this June

Hold Out

Jackson Browne · 1980

38 min · 7 tracks · country

A blend of rock and country, infused with introspective lyrics and vibrant melodies that reflect the era's shifting culture.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • introspective late-night reflections
  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on June 24, 1980, 'Hold Out' was Jackson Browne's fifth studio album and marked a pivotal moment in his career following the success of 'Running on Empty'. This album showcased Browne's continued evolution as a songwriter, navigating themes of love, loss, and societal change while adapting to the emerging sounds of the late 1970s.
Stylistic neighbors
James Taylor· Neil Young· Gordon Lightfoot

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Disco Apocalypse 5:12
  • 2 Hold Out 5:39
  • 3 That Girl Could Sing 4:35
  • 4 Boulevard 3:22
  • 5 Of Missing Persons 6:33
  • 6 Call It a Loan 4:50
  • 7 Hold On Hold Out 8:08

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