Tony Joe White
Tony Joe White · 1971
44 min · 11 tracks · blues · country
Soulful swamp rock blends storytelling with gritty blues and country undertones throughout this evocative debut.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo storytelling
- evocative narratives of place
- soulful reflections on life
- gritty charm for road trips
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of fast-paced tracks
- prefer polished production styles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1971, Tony Joe White's self-titled album marked his debut following a series of regional hits and showcases his unique blend of swamp rock. This album laid the groundwork for his later success, establishing him as a distinctive voice in American music, particularly within the Southern rock and blues scenes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- John Hiatt· Leonard Cohen· Chris Stapleton
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 They Caught the Devil and Put Him in Jail in Eudora, Arkansas 3:51
- 2 The Change 5:52
- 3 My Kind of Woman 3:46
- 4 The Daddy 4:46
- 5 Black Panther Swamps 3:05
- 6 Five Summers for Jimmy 3:47
- 7 A Night in the Life of a Swamp Fox 4:39
- 8 Traveling Bone 2:54
- 9 I Just Walked Away 4:45
- 10 Copper Kettle (The Pale Moonlight) 4:15
- 11 Voodoo Village 3:04
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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