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Released 20 years ago

Taking the Long Way

The Chicks · 2006

71 min · 15 tracks · country

A poignant blend of country and rock, interwoven with themes of resilience and personal reflection.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing with reflective peaks
  • poignant themes of personal resilience
  • for introspective road trips
  • captivating storytelling throughout journey

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking quick, upbeat tracks
  • prefer standalone singles over albums

Where this album fits

Career context
Following their controversial comments about President George W. Bush in 2003, The Chicks faced significant backlash, making 'Taking the Long Way' a profound response and artistic reinvention. Released in 2006, this album marked their first studio project after a three-year hiatus, as they sought to reclaim their narrative and explore deeper emotional territory.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Long Way Around 4:34
  • 2 Easy Silence 4:02
  • 3 Not Ready to Make Nice 3:57
  • 4 Everybody Knows 4:18
  • 5 Bitter End 4:38
  • 6 Lullaby 5:51
  • 7 Lubbock or Leave It 3:54
  • 8 Silent House 5:24
  • 9 Favorite Year 4:29
  • 10 Voice Inside My Head 5:52
  • 11 I Like It 4:33
  • 12 Baby Hold On 5:03
  • 13 So Hard 4:28
  • 14 I Hope 5:24
  • 15 Thin Line 4:51

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