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The Garth Brooks Collection

Garth Brooks · 1994

33 min · 10 tracks · country rock · country pop

A vibrant blend of storytelling and emotion, merging traditional country roots with contemporary influences.

Why this album works

'The Garth Brooks Collection' solidified Brooks' status in the country genre, reaching multi-Platinum status and showcasing several chart-topping singles. It played a crucial role in popularizing country music in the mainstream during the 1990s, influencing future artists and expanding the genre's audience.
Career context
Released in early 1994, 'The Garth Brooks Collection' came during an explosive period in Garth Brooks' career, following his breakthrough album 'No Fences' in 1990. This collection showcases his rise to prominence, featuring hits that contributed to his reputation as a defining voice in country music.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Against the Grain 2:23
  • 2 New Way to Fly 3:55
  • 3 Much Too Young (to Feel This Damn Old) Standout 2:58
  • 4 Every Now and Then 4:17
  • 5 Mr. Right 2:02
  • 6 Alabama Clay Standout 3:39
  • 7 Wild Horses 3:09
  • 8 Cold Shoulder 3:57
  • 9 The Night I Called the Old Man Out Standout 3:13
  • 10 The Cowboy Song 3:58

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