Plant Early cover

Plant Early

Jerry Douglas · 1989

39 min · 8 tracks · country · new wave

A rich tapestry of slide guitar, intricate melodies, and lyrical storytelling that bridges country and new wave influences.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo listening experience
  • intricate melodies for detail seekers
  • soothing background for conversation
  • rich storytelling with emotional depth

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking fast-paced excitement
  • prefer standalone hit tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1989, 'Plant Early' was Jerry Douglas's debut solo album after gaining recognition as a prominent session musician and member of the bluegrass band Union Station. This project marked an important transition for Douglas, showcasing his talent beyond collaborative work and establishing him as a solo artist in the country genre.
Stylistic neighbors
Alison Krauss· Chris Thile· Tim O'Brien

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Pushed Too Far 5:01
  • 2 La Conversacion 7:18
  • 3 A Peaceful Return 4:29
  • 4 So on and So Forth 4:46
  • 5 Mexican Rex 4:17
  • 6 Make a Wish 3:54
  • 7 The Swinging Bridge 4:16
  • 8 If You've Got the Money (Honey I've Got the Time) 5:21

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata