Penitentiary Blues
David Allan Coe · 1969
29 min · 11 tracks · country
A raw and gritty exploration of prison life woven with heartfelt country melodies and poignant storytelling.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo narrative flow
- heartfelt storytelling with grit
- reflective moments of solitude
- raw emotion in every track
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer upbeat, fast-paced songs
- seek polished production quality
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1969, 'Penitentiary Blues' was David Allan Coe's debut album, introducing his distinctive voice and outlaw country style. This album laid the groundwork for his career, establishing him as a prominent figure in the genre with a focus on themes of hardship and despair.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Waylon Jennings· Johnny Paycheck· Merle Haggard
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Penitentiary Blues 3:08
- 2 Cell #33 2:09
- 3 Monkey David Wine 2:55
- 4 Walkin’ Bum 3:33
- 5 One Way Ticket to Nowhere 2:42
- 6 Funeral Parlor Blues 3:10
- 7 Death Row 2:43
- 8 Oh Warden 2:44
- 9 Age 21 2:04
- 10 Little David 2:12
- 11 Conjer Man 2:12
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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