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O melhor do country norte americano. Cara é mestre mesmo
can't listen to it
And they danced with their smiles on their faces.
Really nice easy listening, like Willie Nelson's voice. This album totally caught me by surprise.
Liked the instrumental tracks
Круто прям 70-е
A classic country album. It's a very simple album, just Willie and Trigger for the most part. The concept idea for a country album is fun. The movie that accompanies the album is pretty good as well. It's not my personal favorite Nelson album, but there's no doubt that this started his ascent to super stardom. This album was my introduction to Willie, so it's a memorable one for me, but I enjoy the "Outlaw" sound a little more than this pure old school country album.
3/5. I didn't mind it but not the sort of thing I'd look for.
Fine country.
Hyggeligt og poetisk country singer/songwriter, concept-album, sprød stemme
Good country western album. The last song makes me feel like I’m in an old western saloon.
Great voice and emotion. Fantastic instrumental
Not all good
Окей, вот пример неудачного кантри. Мне хотелось заснуть, пока я слушал. Гнусавый голос.
Just an easy listening album. Thought I’d get bored of it quickly but it actually makes quite nice background music when I’m doing something else. Country isn’t my thing, but I can see the appeal. 3/5
Time of the Preacher - 8/10 I Couldn’t Believe It Was True -7/10 Time of the Preacher Theme - 7/10 Medley: Blue Rock Montana/Red Headed Stranger - 7/10 Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain - 6/10 Red Headed Stranger - 7/10 Just As I Am - 7/10 Denver - 7/10 O'er The Waves - 6/10 Down Yonder - 6/10 Can I Sleep In Your Arms - 7/10 Remember Me - 7/10 Hands on the Wheel - 7/10 Bandera - 7/10 TOTAL - 96/150
Very country. Respect the music but not for me.
Lo siento. Un poco rollo. Venga, un 3, porque es Willie Nelson.
Ja also das geht schon klar und es sind kurze Lieder, das ist ja schon mal gut. Es ist auch ein sehr kurzes Album, eine gute halbe Stunde. Gefällt mir, dass das so ist. Insgesamt leider stinklangweilig.
Hele fijne muziek. Zit een lekker tempo in het album door de korte nummers. Lekkere achtergrondmuziek voor de zondagmiddag. Blue Eyes Crying In the Rain en Remember Me vind in 't leukst. Would buy (maar dan wel een tweedehands plaat voor een paar euro)
umh hahaha. Heb m op shuffle gezet en eerste nummer dat ik hoor is “Down Yonder”. Niet mijn ding, wel grappig om aan te horen; doet me denken aan zwart wit slapstick filmmuziek van vroeger ofzo hahha. Hele erge country (en beetje melodramatische country) vibes verder hahah. Wel grappig maar zou het niet nog eens aanzetten. Vind het lied “Remember me..” en “Can I sleep in your arms” het leukste denk ik! Wow deze man heeft dus wel nu gewoon nog 6,8 miljoen maandelijkse luisteraars op spotify😳
Gewoon niet mijn ding..
Anytime Willie wants to tell me a story, I’ll be there.
classic, really awesome vibes
Pretty good for a country album
Pretty good country album
Not a fan
Not a huge fan of county but I don't mind this. It's definitely not something I'd listen to more but at least it's not as cringe as modern country music.
yeehaw indeed
Oh Willie. A classic album, which I have never listened to all the way through. Willie is not my cup of tea, but he is great. 15 songs in 33 minutes! The album is a vibe - meaning it is a thematic composition as a whole and evokes thoughtful reverie from earlier tunes with themes between longer tracks. It holds up amazingly well!! Great album and enjoyable listening!!
zazdaz
chill, relax, retro music, but nothing special
Some of these songs sounded familiar to me, but I think it's just because this kind of country music all sounds the same. Down Yonder was a fun and uplifting instrumental break amidst all the moping. I also liked the banjo in the first songs. Can I Sleep in Your Arms sounds like Red River Valley but more boring. I don't know how Willie Nelson does this but if I had a nickel for every time he took a song and made it more boring I'd have three nickels, which isn't a lot, but it's weird that it happens so often. It's like his thing. Stand-out: Down Yonder
Interesting idea for a concept album around an old song. I think he gets the story across well. O like that this sounds more like 50s country than 70s country, a nice throwback to country roots. Willie has a great voice, and that really makes these songs stand out. It was a good album overall.
Great c&w from start to finish. Less rowdy than some of his contemporaries. Sensitive & emotional songwriting.
Rentoa mökkimusiikkia. Ja miksei rekkailukin. Kappaleet vähän liian lyhyitä
This is classic folk music, and Willie has the perfect voice for it. This is a beautifully stripped down album, mostly guitar and voice. If you don't like folk or country though, this album will probably fall pretty flat. I just feel like there is better Willie Nelson out there. Favorite track was remember me.
This is the kind of country I like. Fun fact, (for me anyway) Dad proposed to Mom at a Willie Nelson concert
It's country music, it's fine.
Nice country. Wise men say country is all about the lyrics, but unfortunately I couldn't focus on that while working. Regardless, it was a nice listen.
Very classic outlaw country! Really enjoyed the peeled down production and Willie Nelsons voice! As I understand it this is a concept album with a story throughout the album so I feel i need to listen to this more actively so I can take in the lyrics.
Enjoyed this one
Need to listen again, nice country songs
Solid listen but nothing spectacular
Yes
This is a step towards a genre of country I can respect.
4/5. Almost a 5/5. What a phenomenal album. I really really enjoyed it. Willie barely plays any notes during the songs, but his voice magically carry’s the tone.
Écoutable mais pas trop à mon gout
It's a good vibe.
Who gets to be an outlaw, eh? Nothing on Willie, but the fact that a white country singer can write an entire album about committing murder in adulterous rage and be celebrated for it... makes you go hmm, non? Otherwise, yeah, I see the appeal and the excellence but can take it or leave it.
I want to be cliche and say "This is what I wish modern country was like" but truthfully, that would be terrible. Though almost every track is one I wouldn't listen to on a daily basis, or add to any playlists, they are all uniquely impactful. A very enjoyable casual listening experience, frought with so much emotion.
I surprisingly really enjoyed this.
It was alright as background music while working
1/5 - The first 2/3's is so slow. W/ the last four tracks being slightly worse than mediocre, but a very welcome change of pace for someone that has listened to the whole album in one sitting. I don't know, I typically have really enjoyed every Willie song I've come across in my life, but this album does not do it at all for me. The only bit i enjoyed was the first 45 seconds of "Time of the Preacher" - which is the first 45 seconds of the album. It starts slow, melancholy and daunting, but never goes anywhere from there. Aside from "Can I Sleep in Your Arms" - it seems Willie forgot he was an incredibly talented musician on this one.
Not a fan
Simple but so effective. I was singing along before the song finished and that is rare
his 18th album!
- chill - didn't think that I like it
True country music. Although I can appreciate this album, it wouldn’t be my first choice in Willie’s discography.
Belle mélancolie dans cet album. Arrangements simples mais qui reflète bien l'ambiance général du texte.
Super chill. Will listen to more Willie.
I wasn't quite sure what to expect here, but I liked this a lot. It's incredibly stripped down country. Very simple song structures, mostly slow paced songs, vocals standing alone. Nelson's voice is really great though, and it just generally works super well even though there's not a ton to it. It's a short album at 34 minutes, and just is a nice, easy listen start to finish. It lacks any real attention-catching moments (Red Headed Stranger is close though), but is consistently strong. Favorite song: Red Headed Stranger Other: Time of the Preacher, Medley: Blue Rock Montana / Red Headed Stranger, Blue Eyes Crying In the Rain, Red Headed Stranger, Denver, Can I Sleep In Your Arms, Hands on the Wheel
What is it with all the cowboy cosplay?
One of his best albums, lonely and sad but sweet and free
No, no, take this genre away from me. I can listen to country music only when I'm driving through USA or while playing Red Dead Redemption. I appreciate the story in the album, unfortunately, I can't stand his voice. Compared
Not a single interesting song and the voice is pretty irritating
Standout tracks- Just as I am, Hands on the Wheel
An awful lot Red Headed Stranger sounds like Bender’s attempts at writing Folk songs in that episode of Futurama. I don’t think this is actually bad music at all. I just find the story a little hard to follow. Wikipedia tells me that the second and third songs are about the Stranger killing his wife and her lover, which I didn’t get at all, but should I have? They’re both less than two minutes long! And then the narrator spends four minutes detailing the killing of a random woman who touches the Strangers horse, and five minutes talking about how much he’d like to fuck a random bartender. Maybe it’s just a problem with incorporating cover songs on a concept album? The only other rock opera I can think of that has a cover on it is Ziggy Stardust, and to be honest It Ain’t Easy also always felt out of place to me. I’d like to come back to this, because I’m sure it has a lot more to offer than I’m getting from the limited listening I can do in one day.
Absolutely not for me
It's a country album made before 9/11, which makes it enjoyable because it's blues rather than "my truck and my beer, stand for the flag die for the cross" type of country. I miss when country artists wrote "this tool kills fascists" on their guitars.
A fantastic country & western album, stripped down to the essentials. I loved the whole thing.
Suprový country
Willie Nelson is one of the kings of outlaw country. His ability to produce poetry which he puts to music which is simple in its delivery and isn't overproduced like most country music today is an art. The music on this album is simple, and unpolished, but those impurities are what make this such a stellar album, and they are why Willie is such a force in the industry. The overarching story that is woven through this 33 minute album is one of love and loss. It is a beautiful album, and is perfect for sitting and listening to cover to cover. Can I Sleep In Your Arms shares its tune with Charlie Poole's classic: Can I Sleep In Your Barn Tonight Mister. Poole's song holds a special place in my heart as it reminds me of my grandfather. He used to love to sing that song. So hearing that familiar tune again, even though the lyrics were slightly different, brought on a wave of nostalgia. I'm thankful for those memories of Grampie. Overall, a fantastic album today. I've always liked Willie's raspy voice and spoken delivery. It is immediately recognizable. I've never listened to this album before, but am very glad I did today. It will be put into regular rotation from now on! Favourite songs: Can I Sleep In Your Arms, Red Headed Stranger, I Couldn't Believe It Was True, Hands on the Wheel, Medley: Blue Rock Montana/Red Headed Stranger, Remember Me (When the Candle Lights Are Gleaming), Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain Least favourite songs: if forced to pick, Just As I Am 5/5
I enjoyed this.
Honestly, I'm a bit torn here. This style of music isn't for me. Will I listen again? No. Can I appreciate it for what it is? Yes. It's very simple, kind of repetitive, but it's listenable and breezy. If I was sitting in a rocking chair on a porch with a beer, I could see myself being happy listening to it.
I really liked it. I want to listen to more of this type of music
Chill, liked this a lot. Introspective country like this is something I've not seeked out before but gives me a calmness of the soul. 7/10
2/10
2.5 / 5
Would always go for Stardust which presumably is included in the list as well. RHS contains enough highlights for a +3 score, but is also a bit dull at times - would not listen to it anytime soon again.
This is a largely solid collection of songs and I quite like Nelson's vocals.
An all time great!
Great! I'm a sucker for albums that have a story. My only real issue is the "disjointed" nature of said story. But still great. The album did sound a little demo-ish, but I like the low production style with Willie Nelsons voice.
Sweet but boring
Equis.
This was...something? 30 minutes, sparse instrumentation, very short interludes, long stretches with no vocals. It wasn't until I looked this up that I understood the concept applied and that there was a narrative purpose to those choices. It deserves a second listen. For now, 3 star placeholder.
Really solid country album from a genre I usually avoid. Willie!!!
I've never been a fan of country music, but I was familiar with the opening song "Time of the Preacher" from the BBC series "Edge of Darkness".
Holy crap! Just brilliant.
Country
Has some good songs, wouldn't listen to this every week but it definitely has a place to be played
First though was that this album was gonna be country trash, and for the most part it wast, but I have to say his voice is amazing, I also heard el vals del obrero, it must be some well known tune.
i'm Such a sucker for country. very concept album so it's hard to pick out specific amazing tracks but it's overall great and worth your time if country is your deal
Country is not my thing, but there's definitely beauty to be found in this mans voice. I can understand how people love this.
I haven’t had much experience listening to country but honestly this album was a really good introduction. It has such chill vibes and a comforting aura perfect album to listen to whilst reading in bed for the evening All the tracks were iconic so this album has to be 5 stars for me If all country music is this iconic then I think I’ve been sleeping on this genre
I feel I want to return to this album again quite soon to properly live in the storytelling
Essential country listening from King Willie Nelson
Way better than I expected tbh A little rag-timey
It was ok. English isn't my first language so not all lyrics register subconsciously when listening to it while working.
Country usually isn't my thing but I actually really enjoyed this.
Red headed stranger and Bandera are the good songs. This isn't bad. I think maybe it's a 2.5 or 3. Instrumentation is super sparse but the storytelling is good. Apparently was a big deal at the time because all the other country music being made was super produced whereas this stripped everything all the way back. Dunno if it's that interesting to listen to now though. Second reflection: going a 2 because I felt like there were a lot of forgettable songs.
Not my favourite kind of music. Overall, not bad. Nice and short too.
Pick it up willie...
OUTLAW COUNTRY BABY - I actually liked this quite a bit.
Boring, not my thing
9/10. Love some Willie Nelson
I appreciate that he went against the grain a bit with the production and concept but this just isn't a genre I am invested in. Red Headed Stranger had a catchy chorus at least. Album cover reminds me of that Norm MacDonald bit about the picture of his great grandfather. 6/10
Re-listen
Everyone knows Willie Nelson & what he is now know as…”the red headed stranger”. Despite this I have never listened to a single Willie Nelson song in my life or if I had, I never knew it. This one was more of a chore for me to get started as I thought it would be a very annoying listen. I think this 1001 albums is cool because how wrong I was…I really enjoyed the stripped back acoustic sound, mellow singing & the story of the red headed stranger. I never would have listened to this album without this! Two favorite songs on first listen: Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain & Can I Sleep in your Arms.
I didn't think I liked country music, but this album was good to listen to. I think it was pretty simple and a little repetitive but it also felt comforting. Overall, I was pleasantly surprised by this album!
Gorgeous, sparse instrumentation, and softly delivered vocals telling a neat story I wish I could say I understood? Ultimate proof country isn't just rambling nonsense.
Sûrement emblématique du genre: exactement ce à quoi je m’attendais, mais j’ai aussi beaucoup plus aimé ça que prévu. Il y a une caresse dans la voix, et les textes sont mélodieux.
Incredible concept album. Brave, stripped down production. The genius is in the feeling and simplicity.
Experiencia similar al anterior. Interesante. Tendría que escucharlo muchísimo mas para poder formar una opinión. Innegable el musicianship y la composición. Conecté pero nada mind-blowing.
No thanks
4/10
A top-10 essential country music album. However, I am not a fan of country music, so I am not a fan of this album.
Classic without sounding dated
Kind of a nothing album. The 4-6 real songs are good but not great WN songs - his gentle nylon string guitar melodies accompanied by a piano, subtle country bass and very light drums with the odd lonesome harmonica solo. Very minimalist sparse sound throughout. His voice is great, but doesn't do too much with it here. 'Can I Sleep in Your Arms' 'Blue Eyes' and 'Hands on the Wheel are the real stand out vocal perfomances with some emotional depth. Given the way the sparse arrangements emphasize the vocal, you'd want more. There are so many pointless micro-songs - it's like the score for a cowboy movie that does really well setting the mood and fading to the background. The album tells a story but not as well as some of the classic country story songs. They really went nuts with the concept album thing in the 70s and it was not a good idea. Favorites: Hands on the Wheel, Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain
Not a big country fan here, but found this album particularly enjoyable. If someone asks for a seminal and clichesque country album I might mention this one.
I Never listened to Willie Nelson before but this record is pretty nice. I will probably give his records another listen
I'm not a big country fan, but that one album was smooth and, all in all, rather nice to listen to. I can see how country fans would hold Nelson in such high regards.
Ładny głos, ale country nie jest dla mnie.
A fun country album that felt like a cowboy going through an old mountain town and jotted down songs based on his experiences. In that way, this was a really good album. Not much stuck with me, especially with many songs being a minute or so long, but I appreciated what this was. Great for this list.
I believe this is our second from Willie. I know he's an important figure in country but I can't find all that much here to make him distinguishable or memorable. One of those artists who just makes music well, but maybe lacks an edge. I found a few of my favorite tracks on here were instrumentals, those were pretty interesting. Not a bad album by any measure, but not too much for me. Favorite tracks: Bandera, Remember Me, Down Yonder. Album art: A nice old timey portrait of Willie as the red headed stranger (strangler?). The framing and illustration style is pretty nice. 3/5
Boring
Country. Inmediata 1 estrella
BL: Willie Nelson’s previous album was really good I thought: this one seems to be originals as oppose to covers so more interested to hear this one. I like the album cover a lot. AL1: first time round I enjoyed the listen. Very honky tonk. I tried to decipher the story behind it but found it very difficult to follow. Round about 2/3rds of the way through I realised the album was on shuffle play. So I’ll give it another listen the right way around and see what I think this time. As of first time around it’s a 3/5 AL2: wow. What a way to do a storytelling album. Very impressed by this. The story was fun, the juxtaposition of short and long tracks gives this a very ahead of it’s time feeling. I really really sincerely enjoyed this, I’ve never been a massive country fan bar Jason Molina but I’m starting to get roped into certain aspects of the singer/songwriter material. Very very enjoyable FT: “Medley: Blue Rock Montana”, “Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain”, “Denver”, “Bandera” 5/5
Not a country fan but found this enjoyable.
What a vulnerable cowboy
YEE MF HAW
I can't say that I'm a country fan, but I can say I'm a Willie Nelson fan. This old Country sound is a time capsule of great music.
Niet mijn ding, iets te braaf. Wel mooi gezongen en gespeeld.
Nothing to hate but more background music than something I want to listen to.
It wasn't a good idea to listen this album full deppressed, but i survived.
God this was bad, like eagles level bad. Don’t give me anything like this again or I’m out.
I don't know why I'm crying in the Shady Belle campsite right now
Love Willie but not his best album
pretty solid country album. a little sleepy but very memorable.
- Honestly love the guitar work, but the vibe is a little too country for me - Appreciate the short length - A 2 for me but it definitely deserves higher
- I expected a little more from Willie tbh - good storytelling, but overall a little boring - I know he has better music
brings me straight to a southern breakfast diner
Only knew Willie as a cultural icon before experiencing two of his albums in this list. Love his voice and calm demeanor. Some smooth Willie
Meh
I heard like half of the album and got bored It feels like the same song over and over
If you love old teary eyed cowboy bellering, you'll love this album.
Fantastic album. Always heard of Willie Nelson, but never took a dive into a full album until this one. Was blown away by the songwriting and Willie’s singing. Top 3 songs off the album for me are Red Headed Stranger, Down Yonder, and Can I Sleep in Your Arms. -Klep
Had no idea this was such a cohesive album. Absolutely loved the ‘Time of the Preacher’ theme running throughout. Adding this to the regular rotation.
A great example of why classic country will almost always be better than today's nonsense. Love Willie, and this is me, someone who strongly dislikes most country music, especially contemporary country. Anyway, thought the album was pleasant and super easy to listen to given the length at only 33min. 7/10
Boring as hell
decent
Willie Nelson is the anomaly for country music for me. Generally, I find a lot of it to be a load of baloney, but for some reason Willie makes it much nicer to listen to. It likely goes without saying, but seeing that this album had been generated for me to listen to came as quite the delight. Songs I already knew: none Favourites: Red Headed Stranger, Down Yonder This was another great example of Willie’s easy listening songwriting skills. There isn’t really much there in terms of instruments, with most songs being leg by an acoustic guitar, piano and percussion, but his soft voice brings it all together into a lovely sound. I liked the returning themes through the Time Of The Preacher songs, and loved when it suddenly brought a more cowboy-saloon vibe. Overall, if all country music was like this then I’d likely be a fan. This was great.
Brilliant stuff - surprised how much I enjoyed the arrangements here.
As far as country albums go, this isn't bad!
Really hated this
7/10 Fave track: Red Headed Stranger
I can imagine this album came to Hank Hill's mind when he discovered Peggy brought charcoal into the house. Any sensible Texan who preaches and proselytizes the gospel of propane would be devastated by such betrayal and could easily mirror the actions of the protagonist in the narrative of this album. All kidding aside, this is a really great record. Willie's audacity pays off with a concept album that demands attention. I was excited when this popped up but I had no idea how much I would enjoy it.
I like Willie, but a bit slow for my taste. Not bad at all though
Bare bones country. Absolutely no fat on this one
Good Bob Dylan like record. Not my type though. 6.7/10.
Hmmm more country music. Sorry America I'm just not sold on it yet.
15 chansons, 33 minutes. 1 histoire un peu tout le long. Country soft, pas fatigant, mais fuckin' pas mon style. Sorry Willie, t'es comme Dolly Parton, une légende, mais pas pour mes oreilles. Sofffft Le piano dans : Just as I am est nice. Sévère 2.4 limite, mais j'ai pas hai un peu avant la fin.
le mood de lalbum est chill, mellow, mais il y a aucune tune qui se démarque . J ai hésité entre 2 et 3.
Simple in composition, rich in soul. Beautiful 7/10
Not a country music fan, but generally I don't mind some of Willie's work. My knowledge of country is limited, but I do know I can't stand newer country artists, so "old school" artists like Willie and Dolly I will always have respect for. Nothing really stands out for me on Red Headed Stranger, but overall it was a fine listen and there wasn't anything I didn't not like.
Heard this one before. Good concept, good execution, good length. Nothing more, nothing less.
Simple, dusty, rough-cut yet weirdly tender. A country concept album executed in fittingly humble fashion. The story isn’t especially coherent and it’s got a couple too many short ditties and repetitions of the main theme, but the whole product feels very solid and authentic. Love the sound and the few central songs. Best song: Can I Sleep In Your Arms
Tight, Americana country music from the storytelling singer and guitar player. With a boyish voice and a beautiful acoustic, Willie Nelson invites any listener to enjoy the stories of an older, less fickle America. Still religious prone with a taste for the nostalgic, but love and heartbreak are the centerpieces of American worth. Much of the album is covers, but what sets this album apart is how genuine and peaceful it is sung.
Willie Nelson is a national treasure in the United States for good reason. This record is a major contributor to his legacy. It's a favorite of mine.
I love Willie Nelson
A true country western album from one of the best to ever do it. No frills, no flash, just good old western story telling. The song writing is authentic and charming and sad in just the right way. Absolutely required listening
It was fine to have on in the background as I worked. But it didn't really do much for me and no particular desire to listen to it again. Like most country.
country not really my thing, but i did enjoy this. Vocals and melodies were strong. It was really chill.
Bored
Never cared for Willie Nelson 😐 still don't
I listened to this album while sitting on my back porch on a cool summer evening. It was nice and quiet and relaxing. The album mostly fit the mood well.
I wasn’t familiar with all the songs but they all sounded great. Added to my rotation.
A great country album with top end lyricism and music to match, will listen to again and i'm sure with further listens will be appreciated more.
Was ok
Ok country a bit bland
Honestly I just don’t care that much about Willie Nelson’s music. National treasure etc..
Willie bum bum
Solid listen from start to finish.
Better than "Stardust," which I got here before. One or two songs that are worth it, but still a not-so-enjoyable album.
Strong from simplicity and so easy – even delightful – to listen to, mainly for Willie making it so.
I liked this more than I thought. I was really dreading listening to it. But it was chill. Red head content is also approved by me
Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain is a wonderful song!
Used to listen to this years ago. Love it. So simple, stripped down and just about perfect.
Some good ol’ Willie! Ended up being really quite nice with the story interlacing through the tracks. That on top of Willies vocals made it a really enjoyable listen. 7/10
Sounds ok, but I don't have the attention span for a concept country album.
The deepest heartbreaks are the most beautiful, and this album—and its theme—is beautiful in its lonesomeness. Lonesome, not lonely. The red-headed stranger meets plenty of women along the way, but none of them can replace the wife of his youth, the one for whom he bought the bay, the one whom he caught in bed with another man and subsequently shot dead. This album is a well-crafted sojourn through the mind of a man wrestling with betrayal, wondering if it's possible to touch the fire once again. Side A is grief, Side B modus vivendi. This album is like an old Western film: the more it leaves unsaid, the more it expresses.
country halt
Well this was a pleasant and short album. I had it in the background, but have definitely heard Read Headed Stranger before. Somewhere between a high 3 and low 4 for me.
It's like being told a story, one track at a time. Very nice.
Willie
That was entrancing. I listened to it three times over and still felt this weird calming spell. Magical, really. I guess that’s what smoking all that weed can do for country music.
Good Story
What a clear and memorable voice. “Can I Sleep In Your Arms” was a highlight.
I think this pretty much only makes sense in a row—making it a true album, at least. There are a couple nice standalone tracks. His voice is so effortless, not smooth at all but gentle. I still don’t understand the outlaw epithet, but I get the charisma.
Album 78 of 1001 Willie Nelson - Red Headed Stranger Rating : 5 / 5 Favorite Track: This is a remarkable album. I went back and forth with this one. My first feeling was that it is under produced. After some research I found that I sounded just like the record company when Willie presented them the completed project. They said it sounded like a demo. I was won over, as well. Willie did Willie and he did it like nobody else could. This album grows on you.
15 songs in 33 minutes and it's not death metal. Nice. A lovely country ramble.
Always had a soft spot for Willie.
I love a bit of Willie, me
This is what I love about this album generator. I would never have listened to Willie Nelson by choice, Country Music is a genre that I always considered as something to despise, lots of "Get Along Lil' Doggie" and Dolly Parton. The closest I would ever normally get to Country would be parody songs about families all dying and the crops dying, etc. This album has opened my eyes to music that I never realised existed. Sparse and simple, relaxing, laid back, a concept album that tells a coherent story about love, betrayal, revenge, and redemption, all tied up nicely and bookended with some outstanding piano pieces. Loved it.
This is an awesome album. Vocals are impeccable. Blue eyes crying in the rain is an all time great song.
All time classic country great, and cemented a star becoming a legend.
Willie Nelson is one of those artists that I keep meaning to see before he dies, just so I can say that I saw him. But then I keep not seeing him, which makes me feel bad. And he keeps on living and giving me more opportunities to see him, which makes me feel worse. Anyway, the reason that I'm not buying tickets is probably because I don't really like country all that much. I like this, though. The production is very good, featuring the guitar and bass very nicely at appropriate times. The songs are beautiful, and so is his voice, which cuts through everything else on the album to help you really feel it 4/5
Bit repetitive, but I think that's the point. I like the sparse sound. Feels more authentic than Nashville country to me. Doubt I'll ever listen to it again, but was fine for a few plays through on a summer afternoon.
Stripped down country western music. Honestly this is the melancholy and sadness that I look for in the genre. Plus you’ve got Willys unique silky and raspy voice. It’s a gem!
Red headed arse.
Not for me, not a country fan
Not bad for country.
Quite surprised how much I enjoyed this, the underlying story drew me in.
theatric. not super for me. couldnt really get past the first track if i wanted it to be a ~work backgrounder~
Really like it. Standouts were the instrumentals!
Willie Nelson’s voice is distinctive and engaging. Love the pace of the album and the pared back nature.
It's kinda of boring to listen to. The song writing is well done, but the music just plodders along, and any time it picks up a bit or there's some interesting sounds building up the song ends and it's back to plodding...
Oh! I compiled a "Willie Nelson Studio Albums Discography" back in 2018, but according to my Last.fm profile, I've only listened through this album in 2017. I only listened to 14 songs though, and only once. The version of the album I found on Spotify right now has track 7 as "Time Of the Preacher Theme - Short Version", which I haven't heard before. It's a nice album, especially for background music. I've been using it while I study on https://elementsofai.com/ - But none of the tracks really stand out to me. Down Yonder has a cool saloon vibe to it.
Not bad. Country-ish chill. Probably won't revisit
I don’t know what to say. I wasn’t following the story lyrically, so it all seemed quite generic country. It was fine.
Ah, normal, fine, I want to like it but can't. Just sounds like bland oldy country. Overrated on first listen. Sorry Willy
2. Not bad, but not for me.
Merle clears Favorite Track: Down Yonder 3.5/5
Nah
For my first time really listening to Willie, I enjoyed his warmth, and his story telling. I want this one on vinyl.
I love Willie. His classics are timeless. But also a lot of these felt the same, so I'm not in a rush to go listen again. But his reputation and impact deserve my 4
4-
Feels like a old country tale told by a campfire. One of the best examples of storytelling through music in all of music.
decent country but not for me
I totally love the basic acoustics and old school cowboy sound of this album. Something about old classic country just soothes me. I didn’t realize it was a concept album until I read into it, and at first thought it was just a super sad and depressing album. But once I knew what Willie was trying to do with the album, I appreciated it so much more. It’s quite short and easy yo listen to. Listen again: Yes Purchase for my collection: maybe Favourite Song:
wonderful album from america's troubador. 5 stars.
Not usually a country guy but found myself enjoying this one. Rare to hear this level of genuine care for the craft - it’s clear Nelson has put his entire heart into this LP, and it shines as a result.
He's good but Country really doesn't float my boat.
Enjoyable listen, consistent tracks but nothing stands out. Great vocals but can be a bit slow. 6/10
Un disco que debe ser la respuesta a la pregunta: Qué es el country? Tiene lo viejo el indicio a lo nuevo y la ejemploficacion perfecta del genero. A pesar de todo, el disco cumple con lo que tenemos que esperar y es excelente en eso, no lo reescucharía pero en realidad es por gusto personal. Es un muy buen disco que calza en el pie que tiene que estar 7/10
hmmmm, well okay, if I must... I'm actually really enjoying this! It's that old country sound. Like the sound of Not In Nottingham. Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain, was nice. Sad. Can I Sleep in Your Arms is good too. There is some really great guitar plucking in this album!
Country generally isn't my thing but I definitely prefer this form of classic country over today's pop iteration. Willy's voice lends itself really well to the tone and the album feels authentic. I can't say any particular song hooked me but I would be interested in hearing more.
Top stuff
As a redheaded stranger myself, maybe I'm biased. But this is a classic concept country album. The way he weaves his original story with classic country songs is so well done and thought out, and there's so many layers to it that even after a bunch of listens you still pull something new out of it. Sparse on the instruments on purpose, and Willie fully in charge of his art. Not nearly as good as some of his other classic albums like Shotgun Willie, but still a great all around album.
Pretty simple album and what I would expect from willie. Slow singing, not many instruments, willie singing. Threw in some piano and made it a hoe down in the song "Down Yonder". I really liked this album. Not sure I would give it a listen regularly thought. Give it a hard 3.5 stars
Never really listened to Willie Nelson. I really like how unpolished the songs are from a production standpoint. His voice shines because when you hear the smallest flaws, you realize his raw voice is just that good. Down Yonder was a great little ragtime intermission. I enjoyed this album!
Willie Nelson is a dude. I would go in and out of paying attention to the album but when I was in I could hear his guitar/banjo shredding skills Glad I saved this album for a Saturday morning
Never listened to Willie before but I love the story he tells in this. Might have to light one up and get into some more Willie.
This is not something that I would seek out, but it was worth a listen. Willie uses good storytelling techniques to keep you listening, and it all sounds pleasant enough.
I liked this and am considering buying it
I wasn’t able to give this a proper listen. The one time I was able to hear it it seemed OK without jumping out at me. I need to go back to this at some point to evaluate it properly, but for now it’s a 3.
Now this is country music, not some Travis Tritt or Toby Keith bullshit. Beautiful. 4 stars.
Boring
Genre defining
This is my second Willie album, and he's shown me once again that Country can be genuinely great if done right. This guy just seems like such a class act. Once again, really lovely songs on here. His voice is liquid honey.
I don’t know what I could write here that has not already been written. This album is perfect and it’s beautiful. The mood it sets is so evocative that this album feels much longer than it’s runtime, but in a good way. You are transported when you listen to it.
Banger
A lot of the songs sound very similar, but I really love his voice. Definitely a comforting record. Will be going back from time to time. Enjoy the story of the concept album as well.
Nice but nothing special
Ah prolific Willie Nelson. Of all the albums to include why this one? Well, it's so very very tender. Stripped back, familiar and lovely.
My only complaint is that some tracks weren’t long enough. He seemed to have about half a concept album and finished the rest with some filler tracks that could have really enhanced the album if more time was put into them. Everything else was perfect and I can’t imagine any other issues someone could have. His singing, as always, is beautiful. Instrumentation was tight and I even enjoyed the instrumentals. One of my favorites of his. This was Willie’s second album of the year and, to this day, it is common for him to release at least an album a year. I can only imagine if he took a break from pumping out album after album and took a pause to really craft one incredible album. 5/5
A seminal outlaw country release, the minimalist bare-bones approach immerses you into the hopelessness and remorse of the character played out in this concept album. Story is simple and moves quickly, with half the songs less than 2 minutes, and many lyrics and themes being repeated from track to track to give a whole coherent experience. The whole record is just 33 minutes, making it a digestible listen. My favorite aspect is how it has a very "old western" sound between the sparse instrumentation, the banging drums, and that high-pitched piano that sounds like it came out of an 1880s saloon. Especially enjoyed the instrumental tracks dispersed throughout that set the mood.
This is probably tad unfair, but if you've heard one Willie Nelson song, you've sort of heard them all. Or maybe that's just a classic country thing
Un Willie Nelson très crispé comme en témoigne la pochette. Celui-ci était tout bonnement en train de se faire dessus au moment où le photographe prit le cliché, ce dernier immortalisant ainsi une colique extrêmement mal venue.
Willie Nelson a vécu une expérience très traumatisante une fois son album bouclé. Après avoir enregistré toutes les chansons, Willie s'est en effet prêté au jeu du traditionnel shooting photo, nécessaire afin de produire la couverture de l'album. Seulement, Willie a eu la mauvaise idée à la veille de la séance photo de consommer des fruits de mers n'étant plus de première fraicheur, car présent dans son réfrigérateur depuis pluis de 4 jours. C'est donc le teint pâle que Willie se rendit au studio photo. Après quelques tests lumière, Willie ne put se retenir, et laissa échapper un pet foireux. C'est dans le malaître le plus total que Willie tentera de faire bonne figure, mais son visage laissera échapper la vérité se déroulant dans son calecon. C'est malheureusement cette photo qui sera choisie pour illustrer l'album.
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Willie Nelson is een classic natuurlijk. Ik kende dit album niet, maar was lekker op de achtergrond!
Moet bekennen dat ik hem nog nooit zelf heb opgezet & überhaupt geen albums van hem ken. Just as I am mooi nummer (daar is Willie eindelijk stil) :) Verder vind ik het hele saaie muziek en zit (te?) weinig ritme/flow in.
Yeehaw motherfuckeeeers! Vind een beetje country wel lekker en geef ook toe dat er wat nummertjes van Nelson in mn afspeellijst heb staan, maar hier zitten niet echt bangers bij in my opinion. Maakt geen indruk…
Ja lekker, MURICA
Vond de eerste twee nummers wel geinig omdat het iets is waar ik nooit naar luister, maar na 5 nummers had ik het wel een beeetje gehad. Isa liet thuis wel The rainbow connection horen en die vond ik heel cute! 2,8 afgerond naar boveuuu
Yee haw
I've of course heard Willie Nelson's name since I was a little kid, and from what I know of him as a person he seems very interesting and likable, but I admit I haven't listened to much of his music at all. Maybe just a few songs, and only because they were playing somewhere I was and I recognize his voice, which is rather distinctive (and I like it). So, this was definitely the first time I've ever listened to an album of his, and it's superb. I love the sparse arrangements and performances, and as a lyricist he is truly fantastic. I like the way he sings and tells stories, and his musicianship is excellent. Okay, I'm in.
pretty chill but nothing really jumped out to me as a great song
Very nice sounding country.I was in the mood for it.I know it’s kinda hypocritical to like this soft acoustic album and not like the others but this one is just better to me for some reason.This guy was 42.crazy
Wat is het toch genieten, geef me een hoed, warm weer en een dor landschap. En en cara
ej willie dat was gezellig
Didn't like it. That's that. Can see his influence on modern country singers that I like. This is fine.
Really nice evening listening. Who could fault Willie ever.
Sparse, simple, and lonely, with Red Headed Stranger, Mr. Nelson risked it all for story and song. I’m not familiar with Nelson’s earlier work, but I am familiar with that of other beloved country artists—like Townes Van Zandt—whose records bore the curse of over-production at the hands of the business. It’s amazing here to hear Willie successfully strip all that pop accessory away, and find success with an understated sound. Red Headed Stranger acts more like a playlist at times, carefully arranging standards, medleys, instrumentals and originals in order to tell the life story of heartbreak, chaos, loneliness, and redemption. It’s a story that seems to speak to Nelson’s own trials and tribulations as he faced 40 and stood on the brink of overwhelming success. This album, more so than any I’ve heard, echoes the feel and comfort of watching an old black-and-white western on TV. It’s a great album for a lazy Sunday afternoon, lying on the carpet, hands crossed, staring into the ceiling.
Yup, echoing Caleb’s review. I didn’t love it. I liken what Willie Nelson was trying to do, I just thought the execution was less than great. Very inventive. I would not have expected this from Willie Nelson. I just wish it was done a little better. And yeah, Time Of The Preacher happening 3 times would *potentially* work. But here it doesn’t really. 2/5
"It's the same damn song" - Willie Nelson By the third time I heard "Time of the Preacher Theme" I was a little confused. Like, it's not a bad song! But... three times on one album? And a couple other songs were repeated twice! I like the idea of an art album, a storybook album, but I want to be brought in by it, not eternally bored.
I love Willie Nelson. So take this rating with a grain of salt.
I quite liked this album. Its very short and all the songs are short as well. Nothing about it was amazing, but it just felt nice to listen to.
This might have been the best album yet from this project. I will be revisiting this many times in the future, which I can't say for most of this. Pretty close to perfect.
Thank you, album generator, for introducing me to Willie Nelson. I freakin' loved the last thing from him that I was served up, Stardust. This album is also full of charm, with catchy little ditties of love and heartbreak. Also the cover art is aces.
country done right
love!
Very classic Willy Nelson. Enjoyed this, and enjoyed hearing a couple of good old songs I had forgotten about.
No no no no no no no no no... really bad, can't cope, sooooo bad.
I quite liked it. Nice background music. Probably wouldn't choose to play it though over other country artists.
Back to back days with Willie Nelson, but this one just reveals why I don't enjoy most country music sadly. Favorite track: Can I Sleep in Your Arms
Concept albums aren’t only for psychedelic rock! Blue Eyes Cryin in the Rain is one of the prettiest songs I’ve ever heard. I’ll keep coming back to this.
So surprised by this one. Shame on me for my undeserved biases. From the soulful singing to the amazing musicality I couldn't believe I had discounted Mr. Nelson as country twang.
A bunch of slow, short, sparsely produced acoustic songs. No "On the Road Again" sounding songs here. It's just very much not my thing. I'll still give it a 2 though.
An absolute pleasure to listen to. I’ve always liked Willie but never chosen to listen so really grateful to have this nudge.
All sounds the same!
Can’t beat this for country. I know a lot of these (most? All?) are covered standards, but this is a tremendous album.
Great album from Willie with some amazing instrumentation. Classic country sounds. Love it.
This is a quintessential country album. Willie Nelson is one of my favorite singers for his distinctive voice and the songs are worthy of it. I especially love the title track for its storytelling, which is really interesting. A lot of the tracks are short and there are a lot of instrumental songs, too, giving it a nice, quick feel.
I prefer this much more than the Byrd's sweetheart of the rodeo. Solid country to have going in the background.
I could listen to Willie Nelson sing the phone book. 4/5.
2.5/5 Best: Red Headed Stranger Worst: Time of the Preacher
Willie's voice is awesome. The country is fine, the topics alright.
Classic Willie.