The Essential David Allan Coe
David Allan Coe · 2004
47 min · 14 tracks · country
A raw blend of heartache and rebellion, showcasing the gritty storytelling of country music's outsider.
Why this album works
This album serves not only as a retrospective of Coe's influential career but also highlights his contributions to the outlaw country movement. Tracks like 'Take This Job and Shove It' have become anthems for working-class frustrations, cementing their place in American pop culture and influencing countless artists in subsequent generations.
- Best for
- steady pacing for reflective moments gritty storytelling with heartache sing-along anthems about rebellion
- Context
- By the time 'The Essential David Allan Coe' was released in 2004, Coe had already established himself as a controversial figure in country music. This compilation emerged during a period when he was less visible on the charts but still resonated with his devoted fanbase, reminding listeners of his profound impact on the genre's narrative style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jerry Reed· Jerry Lee Lewis· Willie Nelson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Ride 3:08
- 2 Would You Lay With Me (in a Field of Stone) 2:51
- 3 You Never Even Called Me by My Name Standout 5:15
- 4 Willie, Waylon and Me Standout 3:14
- 5 Longhaired Redneck 3:23
- 6 If That Ain’t Country 4:50
- 7 Take This Job and Shove It Standout 2:58
- 8 (If I Could Climb) The Walls of the Bottle 2:16
- 9 Jack Daniel’s If You Please 3:18
- 10 Tennessee Whiskey 3:00
- 11 Now I Lay Me Down to Cheat 3:23
- 12 Mona Lisa Lost Her Smile 3:41
- 13 Don’t Cry Darlin’ 2:50
- 14 Need a Little Time Off for Bad Behavior 2:59
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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