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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