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Speed of Life

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band · 2009

45 min · 13 tracks · folk rock · country rock

A vibrant blend of country rock and folk, echoing heartfelt narratives with an upbeat energy.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo sing-alongs
  • heartfelt narratives with warmth
  • upbeat energy for gatherings
  • reflective moments of joy

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer intense, fast-paced music
  • seek experimental sound explorations

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Late Career Highlight — Revitalizes the band's sound after a hiatus, showcasing continued creativity.
Themes
American folk traditions· road trip nostalgia· resilient storytelling
Career context
In 2009, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band was in a phase of revitalization following their 2004 album 'Welcome to Woody Creek'. This marked their return after a five-year recording hiatus and showcased their ongoing evolution within the American roots music landscape.
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Will the Circle Be Unbroken: Volume Two — Continues the blend of heartfelt narratives with rich instrumentation.
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Tracklist

New here? Start with "Tulsa Sounds Like Trouble to Me".

  • 1 Tulsa Sounds Like Trouble to Me Start here 4:36
  • 2 Brand New Heartache 3:11
  • 3 The Resurrection 4:13
  • 4 Somethin' Dangerous 3:25
  • 5 Going Up the Country 4:15
  • 6 Jimmy Martin 3:35
  • 7 Lost in the Pines 1:05
  • 8 Speed of Life 3:38
  • 9 Amazing Love 4:06
  • 10 Stuck in the Middle 3:42
  • 11 Earthquake 3:23
  • 12 Tryin' to Try 2:49
  • 13 Good to Be Alive 3:37

What to play next

This album is considered a Late Career Highlight in Nitty Gritty Dirt Band's catalog. Revitalizes the band's sound after a hiatus, showcasing continued creativity.

Will the Circle Be Unbroken: Volume Two
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Will the Circle Be Unbroken: Volume Two

1989

Continues the blend of heartfelt narratives with rich instrumentation.
Welcome to Woody Creek
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Welcome to Woody Creek

2004

Sets the stage with a similar upbeat energy and storytelling approach.
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