Released 20 years ago
The Entertainer
Garth Brooks · 2006
370 min · 82 tracks · country music
A vibrant collection of storytelling anthems that intertwine heartfelt emotion with lively country rhythms.
Top tracks — play these first
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Not Counting You Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Friends In Low Places — This track exemplifies Brooks' ability to connect with audiences through relatable lyrics about heartbreak and camaraderie, making it a staple at live shows.
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The Dance — A poignant reflection on life's journey that resonates deeply with listeners, showcasing Brooks' talent for storytelling and emotional depth.
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The Thunder Rolls — With its dramatic narrative and haunting melody, this song highlights Brooks' skill in crafting suspenseful tales within a country music framework.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- for sing-along gatherings
- nostalgic reflections on life
- fragmented listening across moments
- long tracks for deep engagement
- celebratory anthems for social events
Maybe skip if you
- prefer concise, standalone songs
- seek fast-paced, instant gratification
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A compilation album that showcases hits but doesn't define a new direction or breakthrough.
- Themes
- small-town camaraderie· heartbreak narratives· life's poignant journeys
- Career context
- Released in 2006, The Entertainer marked a significant moment in Garth Brooks' career as it was his first compilation album after a hiatus from original music since 2001. This album followed the release of Scarecrow, and it showcased his evolution as an artist while revisiting his most beloved tracks.
- Stylistic neighbors
- George Strait· Alan Jackson· Tim McGraw
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Not Counting You Start here 4:28
- 2 Rodeo 4:44
- 3 Two Of A Kind, Workin' On A Full House 3:31
- 4 We Bury The Hatchet 3:42
- 5 The Thunder Rolls 6:11
- 6 The River 4:46
- 7 Much Too Young (To Feel This Damn Old) 3:11
- 8 Papa Loved Mama 5:42
- 9 If Tomorrow Never Comes 4:06
- 10 Shameless 6:12
- 11 Friends In Low Places 7:58
- 12 The Dance 6:00
- 13 You May Be Right 4:33
- 14 Keep Your Hands To Yourself 6:34
- 15 What She's Doing Now 3:52
Disc 2
- 1 Standing Outside The Fire 5:50
- 2 Papa Loved Mama 3:40
- 3 That Summer 5:46
- 4 American Honky-Tonk Bar Association 3:50
- 5 The River 4:21
- 6 The Thunder Rolls 5:06
- 7 We Shall Be Free 4:14
- 8 Kickin' And Screamin' 5:01
- 9 One Night A Day 3:59
- 10 Shameless 4:28
- 11 Friends In Low Places 8:25
- 12 The Dance 5:56
- 13 Ain't Goin' Down (Til The Sun Comes Up) 5:41
- 14 Two Of A Kind, Workin' On A Full House 3:04
- 15 Callin' Baton Rouge 2:55
Disc 3
- 1 The Old Stuff 4:22
- 2 The Beaches Of Cheyenne 3:49
- 3 Two Of A Kind, Workin' On A Full House 2:40
- 4 Unanswered Prayers 3:50
- 5 Tearin' It Up (And Burnin' It Down) - Acoustic 1:35
- 6 Tearin' It Up (And Burnin' It Down) - Concert 4:20
- 7 The River 3:32
- 8 We Shall Be Free 4:14
- 9 Callin' Baton Rouge 2:41
- 10 Crowd Walk 1:57
- 11 If Tomorrow Never Comes - Croke 4:23
- 12 If Tomorrow Never Comes - Pub 1:14
- 13 Ireland 1:49
- 14 Friends In Low Places 8:15
- 15 That Ol' Wind 3:56
- 16 The Fever 3:48
- 17 Ain't Going Down (Til The Sun Comes Up) 4:53
- 18 American Pie 8:55
- 19 She's Gonna Make It 3:08
- 20 Cowboy Cadillac 2:35
Disc 4
- 1 Rodeo 5:58
- 2 Papa Loved Mama 2:35
- 3 Two Of A Kind, Workin' On A Full House 2:40
- 4 The River 3:46
- 5 Callin' Baton Rouge 2:44
- 6 Shameless 5:30
- 7 Ain't Going Down (Till The Sun Comes Up) 5:17
- 8 New York State Of Mind 6:57
- 9 The Fever 3:43
- 10 Friends In Low Places 9:27
- 11 The Dance 6:40
- 12 American Pie 9:22
- 13 Much Too Young (To Feel This Damn Old) 3:11
- 14 If Tomorrow Never Comes 4:47
- 15 You May Be Right 4:44
- 16 Unanswered Prayers 4:33
- 17 We Shall Be Free 4:15
Disc 5
- 1 Ain't Going Down (Til The Sun Comes Up) 4:48
- 2 The Thunder Rolls 4:30
- 3 Callin' Baton Rouge 2:50
- 4 The Red Strokes 3:50
- 5 I Don't Have To Wonder 3:41
- 6 We Shall Be Free 3:45
- 7 When You Come Back To Me Again 4:40
- 8 Tearin' It Up (And Burnin' It Down) 4:18
- 9 If Tomorrow Never Comes 3:46
- 10 Standing Outside The Fire 3:55
- 11 Anonymous 2:59
- 12 Good Ride Cowboy 3:41
- 13 The Change 4:14
- 14 Wrapped Up In You 5:30
- 15 The Dance 4:06
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
When the Sun Goes Down
Kenny Chesney
Shares a similar vibrant storytelling style with themes of small-town life and heartfelt emotion.
The Foundation
Zac Brown Band
Combines lively rhythms with narratives of camaraderie and life's poignant moments, echoing Brooks' style.
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
Miranda Lambert
Offers emotional storytelling and relatable heartbreak themes, complementing the intimate vibes of Brooks' work.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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