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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for reflective moments
  • gritty storytelling with heartache
  • sing-along anthems about rebellion
  • for late-night drives

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek polished production values

Where this album fits

Career 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.

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 5:15
  • 4 Willie, Waylon and Me 3:14
  • 5 Longhaired Redneck 3:23
  • 6 If That Ain’t Country 4:50
  • 7 Take This Job and Shove It 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

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