One Night
Greg Brown · 1983
74 min · 18 tracks · traditional folk music
A tapestry of folk storytelling woven with gentle melodies and introspective lyrics that reflect on everyday life.
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 want
- seeking high-energy party vibes
- prefer standalone tracks over cohesion
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 1983, Greg Brown released 'One Night' as his fifth album, following the critical acclaim of 'The Iowa Waltz' in 1981. This album marked a period of artistic maturation for Brown, as he began to solidify his reputation in the American folk scene while also incorporating rock elements into his sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- John Prine· Bill Morrissey· Loudon Wainwright III
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Dream On 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
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