Released 10 years ago
The Cedar Creek Sessions
Kris Kristofferson · 2016
78 min · 25 tracks · country · contemporary folk music
Intimate storytelling unfolds over sparse, acoustic arrangements that capture the essence of Americana.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intimate storytelling in acoustic settings
- wave-like pacing with emotional shifts
- reflective moments for quiet contemplation
- for late-night solitude
- engaging narratives that unfold gradually
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- avoid lengthy, immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2016, 'The Cedar Creek Sessions' is a reflective work from Kris Kristofferson, marking his return after a hiatus following 'Feeling Mortal' in 2013. At this stage, he was well-established as a legendary figure in country and folk music, yet still sought to connect deeply with listeners through raw, personal performances.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Townes Van Zandt· John Prine· Guy Clark
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Duvalier’s Dream 2:47
- 2 The Loving Gift 1:58
- 3 The Sabre and the Rose 4:18
- 4 The Law Is for the Protection of the People 2:28
- 5 It No Longer Matters What I Do 2:31
- 6 Stagger Mountain Tragedy 2:52
- 7 The Wife You Save 2:30
- 8 Lay Me Down and Love the World Away 3:36
- 9 The Bigger the Fool (The Harder the Fall) 3:07
- 10 Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down 4:05
- 11 Spooky Lady’s Revenge 3:35
- 12 Forever in Your Love 2:42
- 13 Winter 2:36
Disc 2
- 1 Darby’s Castle 3:21
- 2 Me and Bobby McGee 3:35
- 3 Broken Freedom Song 4:32
- 4 Casey’s Last Ride 3:27
- 5 Billy Dee 2:46
- 6 Easter Island 3:16
- 7 For the Good Times 3:38
- 8 Help Me Make It Through the Night 1:55
- 9 Jody and the Kid 2:55
- 10 Loving Her Was Easier (Than Anything I’ll Ever Do Again) 3:03
- 11 Risky Business 2:30
- 12 To Beat the Devil 4:44
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