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The Dirt Band

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band · 1978

34 min · 10 tracks · folk rock · country rock

A blend of country rock and folk influences creating an inviting, melodic tapestry of storytelling.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo storytelling flow
  • inviting melodies for gatherings
  • easygoing vibe for road trips
  • companion for sunny days

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of rapid tempos
  • prefer standalone tracks over albums

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — This album contributed to the band's rise in prominence and popularized a progressive country sound.
Career context
Released in early 1978, 'The Dirt Band' was the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band's sixth studio album, following their commercially successful 'Will the Circle Be Unbroken' (1972). This album marked a continued evolution in their sound as they blended traditional country with contemporary rock elements, further solidifying their place in the Americana genre.
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An American Dream — Continues the melodic storytelling with a more polished sound.
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Music from Big Pink by The Band — Both share a deep narrative quality and blend rock with folk and country influences.
Homecoming by America — Features melodic storytelling and acoustic arrangements that evoke small-town themes.
Red Headed Stranger by Willie Nelson — Combines traditional country sounds with poignant narratives, creating an inviting atmosphere.
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Tracklist

New here? Start with "In for the Night".

  • 1 In for the Night Start here 3:25
  • 2 Wild Nights 3:14
  • 3 For a Little While 3:05
  • 4 Lights 3:54
  • 5 Escaping Reality 3:34
  • 6 Whoa Babe 3:13
  • 7 White Russia 2:46
  • 8 Can't Stop Loving Me Now 3:45
  • 9 On the Loose 3:46
  • 10 Angel 4:07

What to play next

This album is considered a Breakthrough in Nitty Gritty Dirt Band's catalog. This album contributed to the band's rise in prominence and popularized a progressive country sound.

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Dirt, Silver and Gold

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