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Tarpaper Sky

Rodney Crowell · 2014

42 min · 11 tracks · country

A reflective journey through heartache and nostalgia, layered with Crowell's signature storytelling and melodic craftsmanship.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • reflective storytelling with nostalgia
  • steady pacing for thoughtful listening
  • heartfelt melodies for quiet moments
  • mid-tempo flow for easy engagement

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of high-energy tracks
  • prefer fast-paced, upbeat songs

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time of 'Tarpaper Sky,' Rodney Crowell was in a late-career resurgence following his Grammy-winning album 'Kin' in 2013. This album represents Crowell's continuing evolution as a songwriter, showcasing his ability to blend personal narratives with universal themes, solidifying his place in contemporary country music.
Stylistic neighbors
Guy Clark· Steve Earle· John Prine

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Long Journey Home 4:23
  • 2 Fever on the Bayou 3:56
  • 3 Frankie Please 2:43
  • 4 God I'm Missing You 3:54
  • 5 Famous Last Words of a Fool in Love 3:49
  • 6 Somebody's Shadow 3:29
  • 7 Grandma Loved That Old Man 3:43
  • 8 Jesus Talk to Mama 3:40
  • 9 I Wouldn't Be Me Without You 3:28
  • 10 The Flyboy & The Kid 3:55
  • 11 Oh What a Beautiful World 5:07

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