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License to Chill

Jimmy Buffett · 2004

57 min · 16 tracks · folk rock · soft rock · country rock

A sun-soaked blend of country, folk, and soft rock that invites listeners to unwind and escape.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • laid-back summer vibes
  • easygoing afternoon relaxation
  • inviting escape from routine
  • pleasant background ambiance
  • mellow storytelling journeys

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in July 2004, 'License to Chill' marked Jimmy Buffett's return to the forefront of popular music after several years focused on his business ventures. This album came during a phase of revitalization for Buffett, coinciding with the growth of his Parrothead fanbase and his increasing presence in mainstream culture. It was his first album to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart.
Stylistic neighbors
Kenny Chesney· Zac Brown Band· Alan Jackson

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Hey Good Lookin' 3:03
  • 2 Boats to Build 2:54
  • 3 License to Chill 3:56
  • 4 Coast of Carolina 3:41
  • 5 Piece of Work 3:20
  • 6 Anything Anytime Anywhere 3:25
  • 7 Trip Around the Sun 3:19
  • 8 Simply Complicated 2:15
  • 9 Coastal Confessions 5:27
  • 10 Sea of Heartbreak 4:01
  • 11 Conky Tonkin' 3:47
  • 12 Playin' the Loser Again 3:04
  • 13 Window on the World 3:35
  • 14 Someone I Used to Love 3:27
  • 15 Scarlet Begonias 4:33
  • 16 Back to the Island 3:22

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