Ladies Love Outlaws
Waylon Jennings · 1972
30 min · 10 tracks · rockabilly · country rock · outlaw country
A blend of honky-tonk rhythms and rebellious storytelling that encapsulates the outlaw spirit of early '70s country music.
Why this album works
The album features Jennings' signature style and contributed to the outlaw country genre's rise, achieving notable commercial success. It peaked at No. 11 on the Billboard Country Albums chart and helped solidify Jennings' reputation as an influential artist during a transformative era for country music.
- Best for
- quick bursts of storytelling playful anthems for gatherings front-loaded energy and charm
- Context
- Released in 1972, 'Ladies Love Outlaws' was Waylon Jennings' third studio album, following his breakthrough with 'Honky Tonk Heroes.' At this point in his career, Jennings was solidifying his status as a leading figure in the outlaw country movement, embracing a more rugged, independent sound that contrasted sharply with mainstream Nashville.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Willie Nelson· Johnny Cash· Hank Williams Jr.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Ladies Love Outlaws Standout 2:34
- 2 Never Been to Spain Standout 2:41
- 3 Sure Didn't Take Him Long 2:23
- 4 Crazy Arms 2:37
- 5 Revelations 3:18
- 6 Delta Dawn Standout 3:23
- 7 Frisco Depot 5:01
- 8 Thanks 2:28
- 9 I Think It's Time She Learned 2:50
- 10 Under Your Spell Again 2:56
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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