The Traveling Kind cover

The Traveling Kind

Rodney Crowell · 2015

40 min · 11 tracks · country

A reflective blend of heartfelt storytelling and melodic country rhythms that evoke nostalgia and longing.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady reflective journey throughout
  • nostalgic storytelling with warmth
  • for quiet evenings
  • melodic tunes for contemplation
  • heartfelt moments of connection

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy tracks
  • prefer instant gratification sounds

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2015, 'The Traveling Kind' is Rodney Crowell's first collaboration with fellow Texas artist Emmylou Harris since their acclaimed duet album 'Old Yellow Moon' in 2013. At this point in his career, Crowell was enjoying a resurgence in popularity, having received significant recognition for his songwriting and collaborations over the previous decade.
Stylistic neighbors
Guy Clark· Steve Earle· John Prine

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Traveling Kind 3:41
  • 2 No Memories Hanging Round 3:41
  • 3 Bring It On Home to Memphis 3:37
  • 4 You Can't Say We Didn't Try 3:27
  • 5 The Weight of the World 4:34
  • 6 Higher Mountains 4:12
  • 7 I Just Wanted to See You So Bad 3:03
  • 8 Just Pleasing You 4:21
  • 9 If You Lived Here You'd Be Home Now 3:00
  • 10 Her Hair Was Red 2:43
  • 11 Le danse de la joie 4:22

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