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No Fences

Garth Brooks · 1990

47 min · 14 tracks · country rock · country pop

A vibrant blend of honky-tonk rhythms and heartfelt storytelling that defined early '90s country music.

Why this album works

'No Fences' solidified Garth Brooks' status as a leading figure in country music, featuring the chart-topping hit 'Friends in Low Places.' The album achieved multi-platinum status and is credited with helping to reinvigorate mainstream interest in country music during the early '90s.
Best for
steady pacing with heartfelt narratives sing-along anthems for gatherings reflective moments on life experiences
Context
Released on August 27, 1990, 'No Fences' marked Garth Brooks' second studio album, following his self-titled debut in 1989. At this time, Brooks was transitioning from a budding artist to a major force in country music, setting the stage for his eventual commercial dominance.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 If Tomorrow Never Comes 3:42
  • 2 Not Counting You 2:34
  • 3 Much Too Young (to Feel This Damn Old) 2:59
  • 4 The Dance Standout 3:42
  • 5 The Thunder Rolls Standout 3:45
  • 6 New Way to Fly 3:55
  • 7 Two of a Kind, Workin' on a Full House 2:33
  • 8 Victim of the Game 3:07
  • 9 Friends in Low Places Standout 4:20
  • 10 Wild Horses 3:10
  • 11 Unanswered Prayers 3:26
  • 12 Same Old Story 2:53
  • 13 Mr. Blue 3:18
  • 14 Wolves 4:08

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