Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann
Michael Nesmith · 2000
32 min · 16 tracks · country music
A whimsical blend of country and psychedelic rock, weaving narrative threads through concise, adventurous musical vignettes.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Baja 1000 — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its upbeat tempo and vivid imagery, establishing both the adventurous theme and Nesmith's lyrical style.
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Escape to San Marcos — With its catchy melody and narrative lyrics, this track encapsulates the journey motif central to the album, inviting listeners deeper into the story.
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Up the Hill to Nowhere — The reflective quality of this song highlights Nesmith's introspective songwriting ability, balancing the more whimsical tracks with deeper emotional resonance.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- whimsical storytelling through vignettes
- brief bursts of playful energy
- adventurous spirit in concise tracks
- lighthearted exploration of themes
- quick, engaging listening sessions
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy, immersive albums
- want deep, complex narratives
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann' was released in 2000, Michael Nesmith had established himself as a solo artist after his tenure with The Monkees. This album came nearly three decades after his debut solo effort, marking a significant shift towards blending storytelling with eclectic musical styles in his later career.
- Stylistic neighbors
- James Taylor· Gordon Lightfoot· John Denver
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Baja 1000 3:13
- 2 Lost in the Weeds 1:43
- 3 Somewhere Around 1875 1:06
- 4 Scared to Death 0:57
- 5 Silks and Sixguns 0:57
- 6 Dead Man’s Duds 1:28
- 7 Two Swanns at the Pond 2:20
- 8 I Want That Machine 0:51
- 9 Escape to San Marcos 2:24
- 10 Claire’s Cabin 2:01
- 11 No Jurisdiction 0:54
- 12 Murder at Swallow’s Camp 2:17
- 13 Claire’s Rescue 1:54
- 14 Up the Hill to Nowhere 3:19
- 15 Out of Ammo 3:08
- 16 Reprise 3:30
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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