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Too Tough to Tame

John Anderson · 1989

30 min · 10 tracks · country · indie pop

A blend of heartfelt storytelling and traditional country instrumentation that resonates with authenticity.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • heartfelt storytelling with warmth
  • steady mid-tempo for reflection
  • for road trip playlists
  • authentic narratives about life's struggles

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy tracks
  • prefer standalone single hits

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Too Tough to Tame' was released in 1989, John Anderson had established himself as a notable figure in country music following his commercial breakthrough with the album 'Wild & Blue' in 1982. This record marked a continuation of his artistic evolution as he navigated the changes in the genre while maintaining his unique sound and lyrical depth.
Stylistic neighbors
James Taylor· Nick Drake· Willie Nelson

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Too Tough to Tame 2:57
  • 2 Guitars That Won't Stay in Tune 2:07
  • 3 The Tears That I Cry 3:23
  • 4 Tryin' to Make a Livin' on the Road 2:47
  • 5 Maybe Go Down 3:47
  • 6 Who's Lovin' My Baby 3:23
  • 7 When the Darkness Falls 3:04
  • 8 She Worships the Quicksand That I Walk On 2:39
  • 9 Bamboo Annie 2:52
  • 10 There Was a Time When I Was Alone 3:15

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