Ladies Love Outlaws cover

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • quick bursts of storytelling
  • playful anthems for gatherings
  • front-loaded energy and charm
  • nostalgic vibes of rebellion

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer lengthy immersive albums
  • seek deep emotional complexity

Where this album fits

Career 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· Merle Haggard

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Ladies Love Outlaws 2:34
  • 2 Never Been to Spain 2:41
  • 3 Sure Didn't Take Him Long 2:23
  • 4 Crazy Arms 2:37
  • 5 Revelations 3:18
  • 6 Delta Dawn 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