The Devil Don't Sleep
Brantley Gilbert · 2017
109 min · 26 tracks · country rock
A vibrant blend of country rock with anthemic choruses and gritty storytelling, capturing modern Southern life.
Why this album works
This album debuted at number one on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart, demonstrating Gilbert's strong fanbase and commercial appeal. Additionally, it features tracks that resonate with themes of personal struggle and celebration of the Southern lifestyle, contributing to its impact within contemporary country music.
- Best for
- an energetic party atmosphere dynamic storytelling with grit for weekend road trips
- Context
- Released on January 1, 2017, 'The Devil Don't Sleep' is Brantley Gilbert's fourth studio album. At this point in his career, he had already established himself as a prominent figure in country music following his successful albums 'Just As I Am' and 'Halfway to Heaven'. This album further solidified his reputation by exploring themes of resilience and authenticity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- John Mayer· Sheryl Crow· Shania Twain
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Rockin’ Chairs 4:09
- 2 The Ones That Like Me Standout 3:25
- 3 The Weekend 3:08
- 4 You Could Be That Girl 3:49
- 5 Smokin’ Gun Standout 3:39
- 6 Bro Code 3:13
- 7 It’s About to Get Dirty 4:30
- 8 Tried to Tell Ya 3:43
- 9 In My Head 3:43
- 10 Way Back 3:39
- 11 Baby Be Crazy 3:31
- 12 Outlaw in Me 3:28
- 13 Bullet in a Bonfire 4:22
- 14 The Devil Don’t Sleep Standout 3:46
- 15 We’re Gonna Ride Again 4:41
- 16 Three Feet of Water 3:54
Disc 2
- 1 At Least We Thought It Was (demo) 3:47
- 2 I’ve Been There Before (demo) 3:59
- 3 Against the World (demo) 3:50
- 4 Closer Than We’ve Ever Been (demo) 4:23
- 5 You Promised (demo) 5:13
- 6 Read Me My Rights (live at Red Rocks) 4:20
- 7 Hell on Wheels (live at Red Rocks) 4:24
- 8 Grown Ass Man (live at Red Rocks) 6:52
- 9 Outlaw Women (live at Red Rocks) 8:00
- 10 Kick It in the Sticks (live at Red Rocks) 4:16
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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