The Pilgrim
Marty Stuart · 1999
48 min · 20 tracks · country · bluegrass music
A rich tapestry of bluegrass and country storytelling woven through poignant melodies and heartfelt instrumentation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- narrative-driven listening experience
- wave-like pacing and flow
- interludes enhancing emotional depth
- reflective moments of storytelling
- heartfelt melodies for introspection
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When 'The Pilgrim' was released in 1999, Marty Stuart was transitioning from his mainstream country successes into a more artistic and introspective phase. This album followed his notable work on 'This One's Gonna Hurt You' (1992), showcasing his evolution as a storyteller and musician. It marked a significant moment in his career where he embraced traditional influences while pushing creative boundaries.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chris Stapleton· Sturgill Simpson· Kacey Musgraves
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro (instrumental) 0:25
- 2 Sometimes the Pleasure's Worth the Pain 3:09
- 3 The Pilgrim (Act I) 0:54
- 4 Harlan County 1:32
- 5 Reasons 3:31
- 6 Love Can Go to... 0:31
- 7 Red, Red Wine and Cheatin' Songs 3:11
- 8 Truckstop 1:27
- 9 Hobo's Prayer 3:36
- 10 Goin' Nowhere Fast 3:10
- 11 The Observations of a Cover 5:26
- 12 Intermission (instrumental) 0:31
- 13 The Greatest Love of All Time 3:28
- 14 The Greatest Love of All Time (reprise) (instrumental) 1:53
- 15 Draggin' Around These Chains of Love 3:12
- 16 The Pilgrim (Act II) 0:36
- 17 Redemption 1:48
- 18 The Pilgrim (Act III) 6:03
- 19 Outro 2:32
- 20 Mr. John Henry, Steel Driving Man (instrumental) 1:59
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