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Raising the Bar

Terri Clark · 2018

45 min · 13 tracks · country · folk

A reflective blend of traditional country storytelling and modern sensibilities underscored by heartfelt melodies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo reflective moments
  • heartfelt storytelling with depth
  • for evening relaxation
  • sing-along friendly with friends
  • thoughtful themes of nostalgia

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of high-energy tracks
  • prefer standalone singles only

Where this album fits

Career context
At the time of the album's release in 2018, Terri Clark was celebrating over two decades in the music industry, following her last studio album 'Some Songs' released in 2014. 'Raising the Bar' marked a return to her roots, showcasing her evolution as an artist while reconnecting with her Canadian heritage and country roots after years of mainstream success.
Stylistic neighbors
Pam Tillis· Lorrie Morgan· Kathy Mattea

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Givin' Up Givin' a Damn 3:05
  • 2 Cowboys in This Town 3:14
  • 3 Weddings, Funerals, and Empty Hotel Bars 4:10
  • 4 Young as We Are Tonight 2:55
  • 5 Half a Bottle Down 3:56
  • 6 Bloody Mary Morning 3:38
  • 7 Watered Down Whiskey 3:14
  • 8 As Long as There's a Bar 3:16
  • 9 Right Where You Left Me 3:25
  • 10 You Can Have This Town 3:46
  • 11 The One That Got Away 4:12
  • 12 The Encore 3:02
  • 13 Better Than I Was 3:37

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata