Released 40 years ago
Lyle Lovett
Lyle Lovett · 1986
33 min · 10 tracks · country
A clever blend of country, folk, and jazz with witty storytelling and distinctive vocal delivery.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo flow
- witty storytelling engagement
- thoughtful reflective moments
- short immersive listening sessions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1986, this self-titled debut album marked Lyle Lovett's entrance into the country music scene after establishing himself as a songwriter. At this point, he was still relatively unknown but began to carve out a niche for himself with his unique fusion of genres.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Guy Clark· Robert Earl Keen· John Prine
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Cowboy Man 2:52
- 2 God Will 2:15
- 3 Farther Down the Line 3:06
- 4 This Old Porch 4:18
- 5 Why I Don’t Know 2:45
- 6 If I Were the Man You Wanted 4:00
- 7 You Can’t Resist It 3:10
- 8 The Waltzing Fool 3:50
- 9 An Acceptable Level of Ecstasy (The Wedding Song) 3:33
- 10 Closing Time 3:44
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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