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Marin County Line

New Riders of the Purple Sage · 1977

36 min · 11 tracks · country rock

A sun-soaked blend of country rock and laid-back storytelling envelops listeners in the California vibe.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo storytelling
  • sun-soaked afternoon drive
  • laid-back vibes with friends
  • easygoing background for gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy intensity
  • prefer complex, sprawling narratives

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1977, New Riders of the Purple Sage were navigating a transitional phase after their earlier successes in the early 1970s. 'Marin County Line' is their fifth studio album, arriving as they sought to redefine their sound amidst changing musical landscapes and personal changes within the band.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Till I Met You 3:25
  • 2 Llewelyn 4:02
  • 3 Knights and Queens 4:00
  • 4 Green Eyes a Flashing 2:55
  • 5 Oh What a Night 3:57
  • 6 A Good Woman Likes to Drink With the Boys 4:15
  • 7 Jasper 2:38
  • 8 Echoes 3:04
  • 9 Twenty Good Men 3:31
  • 10 Little Miss Bad 2:21
  • 11 Take a Red 2:25

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