Natural High
Merle Haggard · 1985
16 tracks · country music
A reflective journey through life's struggles, marked by heartfelt melodies and Haggard's signature storytelling.
Top tracks — play these first
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Big City — This opening track encapsulates the album's themes of disillusionment and longing for simplicity, highlighting Haggard's poignant lyricism and traditional sound.
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Kern River — A deep exploration of loss and nostalgia, this song showcases Haggard's storytelling prowess and emotional depth, resonating strongly with fans.
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Are the Good Times Really Over (I Wish a Buck Was Still Silver) — This track captures the economic anxieties of the era, blending social commentary with Haggard's classic sound, making it both timely and timeless.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- reflective moments of quiet introspection
- stories of love and loss
- melancholic themes of longing
- gentle pacing for relaxed evenings
- nostalgic vibes from simpler times
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat party anthems
- seek fast-paced, energetic tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A solid entry that reflects Haggard's style but isn't widely recognized.
- Career context
- Released in 1985, Natural High was Merle Haggard's twenty-third studio album, coming after a period of fluctuating commercial success. This album marked a return to a more traditional country sound following a series of experimental records, reaffirming Haggard's place in the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Waylon Jennings· Johnny Cash· George Jones
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Big City
- 2 Kern River
- 3 You Take Me for Granted
- 4 Are the Good Times Really Over (I Wish a Buck Was Still Silver)
- 5 Reasons to Quit
- 6 What Am I Gonna Do (With the Rest of My Life)
- 7 Going Where the Lonely Go
- 8 Natural High
- 9 Let’s Chase Each Other Around the Room
- 10 A Place to Fall Apart
- 11 That’s the Way Love Goes
- 12 Someday When Things Are Good
- 13 Yesterday’s Wine
- 14 My Favourite Memory
- 15 I Always Get Lucky With You
- 16 Stop the World (And Let Me Off)
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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