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Horse of a Different Color

Big & Rich · 2004

56 min · 13 tracks · country

An exuberant blend of country, rock, and hip-hop influences that celebrates freedom and revelry.

Why this album works

'Horse of a Different Color' achieved significant commercial success, peaking at number 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and earning a Grammy nomination for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal for "Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy)." The album's innovative fusion of genres influenced a wave of artists seeking to break traditional boundaries in country music.
Best for
celebratory party atmosphere steady groove for dancing road trip sing-alongs
Context
Released in 2004, 'Horse of a Different Color' marked Big & Rich's debut album and introduced their unique sound to the country music scene. The album's eclectic style and energetic performances established them as key players in the growing country-rock movement during the early 2000s.
Stylistic neighbors
Lee Ann Womack· Tyler Childers· Alan Jackson

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Rollin' (The Ballad of Big & Rich) 4:50
  • 2 Wild West Show Standout 4:20
  • 3 Big Time 3:56
  • 4 Kick My Ass 4:58
  • 5 Six Foot Town 3:47
  • 6 Holy Water Standout 4:16
  • 7 Saved 4:51
  • 8 Real World 5:05
  • 9 Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy) Standout 3:20
  • 10 Drinkin' 'bout You 2:53
  • 11 Love Train 3:47
  • 12 Deadwood Mountain 5:10
  • 13 Live This Life 5:33

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