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Ropin' the Wind

Garth Brooks · 1991

51 min · 14 tracks · country rock · country pop

A vibrant blend of heartland storytelling and catchy melodies that shaped the sound of '90s country music.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • vibrant sing-along moments
  • wave-like emotional shifts
  • heartfelt storytelling journey
  • quick bursts of nostalgia
  • late-night reflective listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • avoid slower paced albums

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on September 2, 1991, 'Ropin' the Wind' was Garth Brooks' third studio album, following his self-titled debut and the successful 'No Fences'. At this point in his career, Brooks was solidifying his position as a leading figure in country music, transitioning from regional stardom to nationwide acclaim with this album.
Stylistic neighbors
George Strait· Alan Jackson· Tim McGraw

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Against the Grain 2:24
  • 2 Rodeo 3:55
  • 3 What She’s Doing Now 3:28
  • 4 Burning Bridges 3:37
  • 5 Papa Loved Mama 2:52
  • 6 Shameless 4:20
  • 7 Cold Shoulder 3:57
  • 8 We Bury the Hatchet 3:07
  • 9 In Lonesome Dove 4:48
  • 10 The River 4:27
  • 11 Alabama Clay 3:39
  • 12 Everytime That It Rains 4:13
  • 13 Nobody Gets Off in This Town 2:20
  • 14 Cowboy Bill 4:32

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