Sex & Gasoline
Rodney Crowell · 2008
49 min · 11 tracks · country
A reflective blend of country storytelling and introspective melodies that captures life's complexities.
Why this album works
This album is significant for its critical reception, with notable reviews praising Crowell's insightful lyrics and mature musicality. It helped solidify his status as a respected artist within the Americana genre, influencing a new generation of songwriters who value lyrical depth.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments introspective storytelling with depth thoughtful exploration of life's complexities
- Context
- By the time 'Sex & Gasoline' was released in 2008, Rodney Crowell was an established figure in country music, known for his songwriting prowess. This album followed his previous work 'The Outsider' (2005), marking a continued evolution in his sound while reflecting personal and societal themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Willie Nelson· Hank Williams Jr.· Lee Ann Womack
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sex & Gasoline Standout 4:28
- 2 Moving Work of Art 4:30
- 3 The Rise and Fall of Intelligent Design Standout 4:28
- 4 Truth Decay 4:30
- 5 I Want You #35 Standout 3:31
- 6 I've Done Everything I Can 5:34
- 7 Who Do You Trust 4:08
- 8 The Night's Just Right 3:51
- 9 Funky and the Farm Boy 4:08
- 10 Forty Winters 4:43
- 11 Closer to Heaven 5:20
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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