Rodney Crowell
Rodney Crowell · 1981
35 min · 10 tracks · country
A blend of heartfelt storytelling and polished instrumentation, capturing the essence of early '80s country music.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo storytelling
- heartfelt moments with polish
- easygoing sing-alongs with friends
- for afternoon drives
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of high-energy tracks
- prefer complex, sprawling albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Rodney Crowell's self-titled album marked his debut as a solo artist after years as a songwriter and member of Emmylou Harris's band. Released in 1981, this album laid the groundwork for his successful career in country music, showcasing his songwriting prowess and unique sound that would define his subsequent works.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Guy Clark· Steve Earle· John Prine
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Stars on the Water 3:45
- 2 Just Wanta Dance 2:27
- 3 She Ain’t Going Nowhere 3:50
- 4 Don’t Need No Other Now 3:27
- 5 Shame on the Moon 4:37
- 6 Only Two Hearts 2:55
- 7 Victim or a Fool 3:00
- 8 All You’ve Got to Do 3:26
- 9 ’Til I Gain Control Again 5:09
- 10 Old Pipeliner 2:59
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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