What Goes Around Comes Around
Waylon Jennings · 1979
33 min · 10 tracks · rockabilly · country rock · outlaw country
A blend of heartfelt storytelling and gritty instrumentation encapsulating the essence of outlaw country.
Why this album works
The album is notable for its mix of commercial success and critical acclaim, reaching No. 12 on the Billboard Country Albums chart. It solidified Jennings' reputation and influence within the outlaw country genre, paving the way for future artists to explore more personal and unfiltered narratives in their music.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo storytelling flow heartfelt narratives with grit short tracks for quick listens
- Context
- By the time 'What Goes Around Comes Around' was released in November 1979, Waylon Jennings was firmly established as a leader in the outlaw country movement. This album followed his highly successful record 'Honky Tonk Heroes' and showcased his continued evolution as an artist, blending traditional country with rock influences while maintaining his distinctive rebel persona.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Willie Nelson· Johnny Cash· Hank Williams Jr.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I Ain’t Living Long Like This Standout 4:48
- 2 What Goes Around Standout 2:58
- 3 Another Man’s Fool 2:57
- 4 I Got the Train Sittin’ Waitin’ 2:42
- 5 It’s the World’s Gone Crazy (Cotillion) 2:28
- 6 Ivory Tower 2:45
- 7 Out Among the Stars Standout 3:34
- 8 Come With Me 3:03
- 9 If You See Her 3:28
- 10 Old Love, New Eyes 4:40
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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