Quarter Moon in a Ten Cent Town cover

Quarter Moon in a Ten Cent Town

Emmylou Harris · 1978

36 min · 10 tracks · folk · gospel · bluegrass music

A blend of heartfelt storytelling and lush instrumentation that captures the essence of American roots music.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • heartfelt storytelling with warmth
  • steady mid-tempo reflective moments
  • for a cozy evening
  • captivating narratives in order
  • melodic tunes for road trips

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of high-energy tracks
  • prefer immediate gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1978, 'Quarter Moon in a Ten Cent Town' marked Emmylou Harris's fourth studio album, following her critically acclaimed 'Luxury Liner'. At this point in her career, Harris was solidifying her position within the country and Americana genres, having gained significant recognition for her unique voice and interpretation of traditional styles.
Stylistic neighbors
Lucinda Williams· Gillian Welch· Alison Krauss

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Easy From Now On 3:07
  • 2 Two More Bottles of Wine 3:11
  • 3 To Daddy 2:51
  • 4 My Songbird 3:11
  • 5 Leaving Louisiana in the Broad Daylight 4:22
  • 6 Defying Gravity 4:18
  • 7 I Ain't Living Long Like This 4:09
  • 8 One Paper Kid 3:00
  • 9 Green Rolling Hills 3:40
  • 10 Burn That Candle 4:25

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