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The Open Road

John Hiatt · 2010

48 min · 11 tracks · blues · country

A rootsy blend of Americana, blues, and country that captures the essence of life's winding journey.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo road trip
  • reflective moments of nostalgia
  • warm storytelling with friends
  • suitable for afternoon drives

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer fast-paced listening experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
By 2010, John Hiatt was an established songwriter with a rich catalog, marking 'The Open Road' as his seventeenth studio album. This album followed his previous work, 'Terms of My Surrender' (2013), and showcases his continued evolution as a storyteller in music.
Stylistic neighbors
Lyle Lovett· Steve Earle· Guy Clark

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Open Road 4:36
  • 2 Haulin’ 4:09
  • 3 Go Down Swingin’ 3:42
  • 4 Like a Freight Train 6:02
  • 5 My Baby 4:14
  • 6 Homeland 4:49
  • 7 Wonder of Love 3:55
  • 8 What Kind of Man 3:54
  • 9 Movin’ On 4:46
  • 10 Fireball Roberts 4:31
  • 11 Carry You Back Home 3:36

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