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Released 40 years ago

Repossessed

Kris Kristofferson · 1986

34 min · 10 tracks · country · contemporary folk music

A reflective blend of country and folk, underscored by poignant storytelling and Kristofferson's weathered vocals.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • reflective storytelling through lyrics
  • steady pacing for casual listening
  • mid-tempo flow for relaxation
  • poignant themes of loss
  • for quiet evenings

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced, energetic music
  • seek complex sonic experimentation

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1986, 'Repossessed' marked Kris Kristofferson's return to recording after a brief hiatus from the music industry. At this point, he was navigating through changing musical landscapes while trying to re-establish his presence following the commercial peak of the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Stylistic neighbors
Townes Van Zandt· John Prine· Guy Clark

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Mean Old Man 3:10
  • 2 Shipwrecked in the Eighties 4:28
  • 3 They Killed Him 3:26
  • 4 What About Me 3:44
  • 5 El Gavilan (The Hawk) 3:57
  • 6 El Coyote 2:40
  • 7 Anthem '84 3:10
  • 8 The Heart 2:55
  • 9 This Old Road 3:46
  • 10 Love Is the Way 3:00

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