In Spite of Ourselves
John Prine · 1999
43 min · 16 tracks · country · folk
Playful duets and classic country melodies intertwine, celebrating love’s complexities with humor and heart.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- playful storytelling with humor
- light-hearted duets for companionship
- easygoing vibes for gatherings
- nostalgic reflections on love
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking intense emotional experiences
- prefer longer, immersive tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In Spite of Ourselves was John Prine's first album of new material in nearly a decade, following the critically acclaimed The Missing Years. Released in 1999, it marked a return to recording after a period of personal challenges and health issues, positioning him for a resurgence in popularity within the Americana and country music scenes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Steve Goodman· Townes Van Zandt· Guy Clark
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 (We’re Not) The Jet Set 2:36
- 2 So Sad (to Watch Good Love Go Bad) 2:29
- 3 Wedding Bells / Let’s Turn Back the Years 3:47
- 4 When Two Worlds Collide 2:21
- 5 Milwaukee Here I Come 2:21
- 6 I Know One 2:41
- 7 It’s a Cheating Situation 2:56
- 8 Back Street Affair 2:47
- 9 Loose Talk 2:44
- 10 Let’s Invite Them Over 2:11
- 11 ’Til a Tear Becomes a Rose 2:50
- 12 In a Town This Size 3:31
- 13 We Could 2:17
- 14 We Must Have Been out of Our Minds 2:16
- 15 In Spite of Ourselves 3:33
- 16 Dear John (I Sent Your Saddle Home) 2:27
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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