Tall Grass & Cool Water
Michael Martin Murphey · 2011
51 min · 12 tracks · country
A nostalgic blend of traditional country sounds with evocative storytelling about the American West.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady narrative flow throughout
- nostalgic storytelling of the west
- ideal for reflective afternoons
- evocative themes of adventure
- engaging tales for road trips
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer upbeat, fast-paced tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 2011, Michael Martin Murphey had established himself as a prominent figure in country and western music, known for hits in the 1970s and 1980s. 'Tall Grass & Cool Water' came nearly four decades after his breakthrough album 'Geronimo's Cadillac', showcasing a return to his roots with a focus on classic Western themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- John Denver· Willie Nelson· Jim Croce
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Texas Cowboy 2:56
- 2 Cool Water 5:21
- 3 Santa Fe Trail 4:01
- 4 Way Out There 4:21
- 5 The Railroad Corral 4:08
- 6 Partner to the Wind 4:50
- 7 Trusty Lariat 4:12
- 8 The James Gang Trilogy: The Ballad of Cole Younger 4:57
- 9 The James Gang Trilogy: The Ballad of Jesse James 4:34
- 10 The James Gang Trilogy: Frank James Farewell 4:28
- 11 Blue Prairie 3:42
- 12 Springtime in the Rockies 4:23
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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