One Night
Greg Brown · 1983
74 min · 18 tracks · rock music
A blend of folk storytelling and rock sensibilities that captures the essence of American life with lyrical depth.
Top tracks — play these first
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Dream On Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Canned Goods — This track showcases Brown's knack for blending social commentary with personal reflection, highlighting the struggles of everyday life through vivid imagery.
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Heart of My Country — The song encapsulates a deep sense of longing and pride, reflecting on the complexities of American identity while maintaining a melodic simplicity.
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Butane Lighter Blues — Here, Brown delivers a raw and intimate portrayal of life's fleeting moments, using minimalistic instrumentation to enhance its emotional impact.
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Downtown — This track epitomizes Brown's storytelling prowess, painting a picture of urban life with both nostalgia and insight, making it relatable to a wide audience.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- gentle storytelling for quiet moments
- introspective reflections on everyday life
- wave-like pacing with dynamic peaks
- for late-night listening
- exploratory themes of place and
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy party vibes
- prefer standalone tracks over cohesion
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Contributed to Greg Brown's growing cult following in Americana and folk music.
- Themes
- American identity· everyday struggles
- Career context
- Released in 1983, One Night was Greg Brown's third studio album, following his self-titled debut and the critically acclaimed Iron and Gold. At this point in his career, Brown was solidifying his reputation as a significant voice in the folk-rock scene, gaining recognition for his poetic lyrics and distinctive sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- John Prine· Bill Morrissey· Loudon Wainwright III
Tracklist
- 1 Dream On Start here 6:03
- 2 Canned Goods 4:12
- 3 Every Street in Town 3:48
- 4 Flat Stuff 3:46
- 5 introduction to 'Downtown' 2:13
- 6 Downtown 3:22
- 7 Heart of My Country 3:54
- 8 Butane Lighter Blues 2:21
- 9 Banjo Moon 7:10
- 10 Waiting 5:51
- 11 Ships 2:54
- 12 You Don't Really Get Me 4:50
- 13 introduction to 'On Records...' 1:24
- 14 On Records, The Sound Just Fades Away 4:09
- 15 Love Is a Chain 3:17
- 16 Ella Mae 4:49
- 17 All the Little Places Around the Town 5:35
- 18 Never Shine Sun 4:15
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Sweet Revenge
John Prine
Shares a storytelling approach with rich, relatable lyrics reflecting American life.
High, Low and in Between
Townes Van Zandt
Captures the same blend of folk and rock with deep emotional narratives about life struggles.
Car Wheels on a Gravel Road
Lucinda Williams
Combines southern rock with vivid storytelling, echoing themes of identity and everyday experiences.
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