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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

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