Sailin' Shoes
Little Feat · 1972
38 min · 11 tracks · country · hard rock · blues rock
A vibrant tapestry of Southern rock and blues that grooves effortlessly between laid-back melodies and boisterous rhythms.
Why this album works
'Sailin' Shoes' is notable for its critical reception, with tracks like 'Willin'' becoming staples in the Americana genre and influencing numerous artists. The album reached No. 44 on the Billboard 200 chart, showcasing the band's growing popularity during this era.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo groove laid-back afternoon vibes sing-along friendly choruses
- Context
- Released in January 1972, 'Sailin' Shoes' was Little Feat's second studio album, following their self-titled debut from 1971. This album marked a pivotal point where the band began to refine their eclectic sound, establishing themselves as key players in the Southern rock scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- ZZ Top· Lynyrd Skynyrd· The Black Crowes
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Easy to Slip 3:22
- 2 Cold, Cold, Cold Standout 4:01
- 3 Trouble 2:19
- 4 Tripe Face Boogie Standout 3:16
- 5 Willin’ Standout 2:57
- 6 A Apolitical Blues 3:28
- 7 Sailin’ Shoes 2:53
- 8 Teenage Nervous Breakdown 2:13
- 9 Got No Shadow 5:08
- 10 Cat Fever 4:37
- 11 Texas Rose Cafe 3:42
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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