What I Really Mean
Robert Earl Keen · 2005
47 min · 11 tracks · country
A rich tapestry of storytelling woven through acoustic melodies and heartfelt vocals in contemporary country music.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo storytelling flow
- heartfelt reflections on love
- for road trip sing-alongs
- rich acoustic melodies throughout
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer fast-paced music
- seek soundscapes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2005, 'What I Really Mean' is Robert Earl Keen's seventh studio album. At this point in his career, Keen was building on the success of his previous album, 'Farm Fresh Onions', which had solidified his place in the Americana and country scenes. This release continued to showcase his prowess as a songwriter and storyteller.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lyle Lovett· Guy Clark· Steve Earle
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 For Love 4:23
- 2 Mr. Wolf and Mamabear 3:45
- 3 What I Really Mean 3:46
- 4 The Great Hank 4:51
- 5 The Wild Ones 4:27
- 6 Long Chain 5:31
- 7 Broken End Of Love 3:24
- 8 The Dark Side of the World 4:52
- 9 The Traveling Storm 4:27
- 10 A Border Tragedy 4:10
- 11 Ride 3:42
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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