Killin' Time
Clint Black · 1989
30 min · 10 tracks · country
A vibrant blend of traditional country storytelling with modern honky-tonk flair and heartfelt melodies.
Why this album works
'Killin' Time' produced several hit singles, including 'A Better Man,' which topped the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. Its critical acclaim helped to spark a revival of interest in traditional country sounds during a period dominated by pop influences, earning Black multiple awards including the Academy of Country Music's New Male Vocalist of the Year.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo storytelling heartfelt melodies for reflection for casual gatherings
- Context
- Released in January 1989, 'Killin' Time' was Clint Black's debut album, establishing him as a leading voice in the neotraditional country movement. Before this album, Black had been performing in Texas honky-tonks but found national success through this release, which firmly positioned him in the burgeoning country music scene of the late 1980s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Hank Williams Jr.· Willie Nelson· Lee Ann Womack
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Straight From the Factory 2:20
- 2 A Better Man Standout 3:04
- 3 Nobody’s Home Standout 3:29
- 4 Walkin’ Away 2:48
- 5 You’re Gonna Leave Me Again 3:43
- 6 I’ll Be Gone 2:29
- 7 Nothing’s News 3:03
- 8 Winding Down 3:38
- 9 Killin’ Time Standout 2:48
- 10 Live and Learn 3:15
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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