Ordinary Average Guy
Joe Walsh · 1991
45 min · 11 tracks · country
A blend of rock and country fused with relatable storytelling and a touch of humor.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for road trips
- relatable storytelling with humor
- easygoing background for gatherings
- casual sing-alongs with friends
- gradual build to reflective moments
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking intense emotional highs
- prefer short, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1991, Joe Walsh was in a transitional phase following his successful career with the Eagles and as a solo artist. 'Ordinary Average Guy' came after a lengthy hiatus from original solo work, marking his return to recording after 'Got Any Gum?' in 1987. This album showcases Walsh's signature blend of humor and introspection at a time when he was re-establishing his solo identity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lynyrd Skynyrd· The Eagles· Bob Seger
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Two Sides to Every Story 3:23
- 2 Ordinary Average Guy 4:11
- 3 The Gamma Goochee 2:48
- 4 All of a Sudden 4:56
- 5 Alphabetical Order 4:58
- 6 Look at Us Now 4:46
- 7 I’m Actin’ Different 4:30
- 8 Up All Night 3:54
- 9 You Might Need Somebody 4:31
- 10 Where I Grew Up (prelude to School Days) 2:37
- 11 School Days 5:20
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