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Rules of the Road

Lee Kernaghan · 2000

54 min · 16 tracks · country

A heartfelt journey through the Australian landscape, blending traditional country twang with evocative storytelling.

Why this album works

The album debuted at No. 1 on the ARIA Country Albums Chart and is considered a classic in the genre. It also helped to further popularize Australian country music both locally and internationally, earning Kernaghan multiple awards including the APRA Song of the Year for the track 'Cunnamulla Feller'.
Career context
Released in 2000, 'Rules of the Road' was Lee Kernaghan's fourth studio album and a significant moment in his career. Following the success of his previous releases, this album solidified his status as a leading voice in Australian country music, showcasing his ability to connect deeply with rural themes and experiences.
Stylistic neighbors
Lee Ann Womack· Waylon Jennings· Billy Dean

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Losin’ My Blues Tonight Standout 3:28
  • 2 Darwin Jailhouse Window 3:56
  • 3 Rules of the Road Standout 4:30
  • 4 Cunnamulla Feller Standout 3:11
  • 5 That’s the Kind of Life I Live 2:31
  • 6 Where the White Faced Cattle Roam 2:19
  • 7 The Glass on the Bar 3:34
  • 8 Winter Winds 3:46
  • 9 Aussie Dog House Blues 2:35
  • 10 By a Fire of Gidgee Coal 3:28
  • 11 Overlander Trail 2:51
  • 12 Canmooweal 4:10
  • 13 Following the Light 3:05
  • 14 A Bushman Can’t Survive 4:33
  • 15 Days of Old Khancoban 3:03
  • 16 Leave Him in the Longyard 3:16

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