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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