Then & Now: The Hits Collection
Tracy Lawrence · 2005
58 min · 17 tracks · country
Nostalgic country melodies weave through heartfelt storytelling and emotional resonance, embodying life's ups and downs.
Why this album works
This album reached number one on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart, highlighting Lawrence's significant impact on the country music landscape. Additionally, it features some of his most beloved tracks, reinforcing his status as a leading voice in the genre during the 1990s and 2000s.
- Best for
- steady melodic storytelling journey nostalgic reflections on life heartfelt tales of resilience
- Context
- By 2005, Tracy Lawrence was an established figure in country music, with this compilation marking his first major retrospective of hits after a decade-long career. Following the success of albums like 'Time Marches On' (1996), this collection showcases his evolution as an artist while solidifying his legacy in the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Willie Nelson· Hank Williams Jr.· Lee Ann Womack
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Used to the Pain 3:19
- 2 Paint Me a Birmingham Standout 3:50
- 3 If I Don’t Make It Back 4:08
- 4 If the World Had a Front Porch 3:06
- 5 Sticks and Stones 3:42
- 6 Is That a Tear 3:22
- 7 Time Marches On Standout 3:09
- 8 I See It Now 3:38
- 9 How a Cowgirl Says Goodbye 3:37
- 10 Alibis Standout 3:08
- 11 Today’s Lonely Fool 3:56
- 12 Can’t Break It to My Heart 3:42
- 13 Lessons Learned 3:01
- 14 Texas Tornado 3:34
- 15 Stars Over Texas 3:40
- 16 My Second Home 2:49
- 17 If the Good Die Young 2:29
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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