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Keepers

Guy Clark · 1997

64 min · 15 tracks · Americana

A tapestry of heartfelt storytelling woven with traditional Americana melodies and rich, poignant lyrics.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • heartfelt storytelling with warmth
  • steady progression through emotions
  • for reflective evenings
  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • nostalgic themes of home

Maybe skip if you want

  • wanting instant gratification
  • prefer high-energy tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1997, 'Keepers' is Guy Clark's sixth studio album, following the critically acclaimed 'Dublin Blues.' At this point in his career, Clark was solidifying his reputation as a master songwriter within the Americana genre, blending personal narratives with broader themes.
Stylistic neighbors
Townes Van Zandt· Steve Earle· John Prine

Tracklist

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

  • 1 L.A. Freeway 5:19
  • 2 Texas-1947 4:07
  • 3 Like a Coat From the Cold 3:14
  • 4 Heartbroke 3:32
  • 5 The Last Gunfighter Ballad 3:22
  • 6 Better Days 2:50
  • 7 Homegrown Tomatoes 4:28
  • 8 She Ain't Goin' Nowhere 3:55
  • 9 South Coast of Texas 4:10
  • 10 That Old Time Feeling 4:13
  • 11 A Little of Both 4:06
  • 12 Out in the Parking Lot 5:12
  • 13 Let Him Roll 4:51
  • 14 Texas Cookin' 5:26
  • 15 Desperados Waiting for a Train 5:50

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