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Really good bluegrass with Nelson's soft timbre. The songs are sweet and don't waste anytime. Nice winter album to sit by a fire and drink coffee to.
I enjoyed this album a lot. You cant ever get enough of Willie Nelson. Bro is a notional treasure at this point. Album flowed great and I accidently listened to half of it again
comfortable folks
Really nice easy listening, like Willie Nelson's voice. This album totally caught me by surprise.
Liked the instrumental tracks
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.
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)
Anytime Willie wants to tell me a story, I’ll be there.
Pretty good for a country album
Great c&w from start to finish. Less rowdy than some of his contemporaries. Sensitive & emotional songwriting.
This is the kind of country I like. Fun fact, (for me anyway) Dad proposed to Mom at a Willie Nelson concert
Solid listen but nothing spectacular
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.
It's a good vibe.
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.
Simple but so effective. I was singing along before the song finished and that is rare
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
This was a pretty great album! A nice easy listen with short songs that all work really well together. Very relaxing!
This is a largely solid collection of songs and I quite like Nelson's vocals.
Really solid country album from a genre I usually avoid. Willie!!!
Country
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
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
OUTLAW COUNTRY BABY - I actually liked this quite a bit.
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.
Classic without sounding dated
Not a country fan but found this enjoyable.
What a vulnerable cowboy
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.
pretty solid country album. a little sleepy but very memorable.
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
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
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.
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.
Simple in composition, rich in soul. Beautiful 7/10
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
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 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.
Solid listen from start to finish.
Strong from simplicity and so easy – even delightful – to listen to, mainly for Willie making it so.
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
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.
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.
I love a bit of Willie, me
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!
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.
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.
Merle clears Favorite Track: Down Yonder 3.5/5
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-
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.
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
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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.
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
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.
Now this is country music, not some Travis Tritt or Toby Keith bullshit. Beautiful. 4 stars.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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
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.
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.
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
Very classic Willy Nelson. Enjoyed this, and enjoyed hearing a couple of good old songs I had forgotten about.
An absolute pleasure to listen to. I’ve always liked Willie but never chosen to listen so really grateful to have this nudge.
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.
Willie's voice is awesome. The country is fine, the topics alright.
Really cool concept record. Great songwriting and storytelling, I love how he references earlier lyrics later in the record. I love the whole outlaw country sound and movement, I like Waylon’s records a lot more but this one is great.
I have the utmost respect for Willie Nelson, his music, his politics and his undeniable talent. He is a stand-up guy and fights the good fight. It can’t be easy to be a liberal in a musical industry that is primarily targeted to and supported by conservatives. It cracks me up every few years when conservatives get bent out of shape that he is supporting a democrat or a liberal cause. Did they really think the guy who’s been stoned for the last 50 years was a conservative? Country music, on the other hand, is not a genre I love. Putting the politics of it all aside, it’s not a musical tradition I was raised with. I understand what people get from it and why it resonates. For me, though, I can’t seem to get in the headspace to truly appreciate it. Red Headed Stranger is a fine album. I liked it a lot, but it’s unlikely that I’m going to revisit it with any frequency. Not because of anything that Willie did or didn’t do on the album; this is a “me problem”…country music just doesn’t do it for me and I’m afraid it never will. Sorry, Willie, but I still think you’re awesome.
Claslassic Willie....twangy guitar...incredible voice....
Stripped down but also just a great sounding record.
fav songs: blue eyes crying in the rain, red headed stranger, denver, can i sleep in your arms
Melancholy country ballads, a classic sound with the godlike Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain as the ultimate example
Great atmosphere. A quick listen.
Is Willie Nelson a country musician? ... I hate country with a passion, especially this newer stuff labeled 'country' Maybe the better question is what is country music? Because, this Willie Nelson album would've been considered 'country' in its day, but maybe that's just because of where it originated and recorded... Texas. But to me this doesn't fit the container of what I'd refer to as 'country' maybe 'classic country' is a better term for this. I liked it, it's hard not to like him, or at least not appreciate him in small doses which is exactly what this is. RHS is relaxing. It's low-key. It's true and sung from the heart and the best part is it's only 33 mins. long. That's probably the most 'country' I've ever consumed in one sitting. :)
I enjoyed this way more than I thought I would.
Another 1001 find! I’m not much of a country fan and this album helped me unravel that mystery a bit. The aspect of this album that surprised me the most is how much I like Willie Nelson’s voice. The music was very low key at times with his voice being the primary instrument and it shines. I also liked the guitar and piano too. A minor annoyance to note: the music and vocals were so soft on a couple occasions that I couldn’t hear. What I really don’t care for are the down home country lyrics. I lose interest when Willie is talking about stallions and such. I somewhat buy into the stereotype that country music lyrics are about god, trucks, and puppy dogs. And it’s those types of subjects in country music that turn me off. Thankfully, there aren’t too many overly folksy orations to drown out the positives on this album though.
I'm not familiar with Willie Nelson's music, other than "On the Road Again" and his version of "Always on My Mind." I thought this album was really good. Willie is a great singer, and I love how gentle his voice is. His simple melodies really pair well with his voice, and I thought all the songs on this album were catchy and nice to listen to. It's not the sort of thing that I typically listen to, but I can appreciate it for what it is. Also, shoutout to Willie for pissing off conservatives when he vocally supports liberal causes.
Good songwriting, and a very clean production. Willie can tell a story, convey the sense of loss and the toll of grief and make you believe in the hope for something better knowing that the character will never do the same.
A great campfire country album.
Not my style. But I can see why people like it.
amazing storytelling with calming music
I can't say I've ever listened to country willingly. But I gotta admit I didn't mind this. The laid back sound really mellows you out, and it put me in a pretty relaxed mood. Wouldn't mind it in the slightest listening to more.
Willie Nelson at his good ol' country story tellin' finest.
Just wasn't feeling this.
Amazing country concept album.
Great.
Great album
Well howdy there pardner I had a rootin and a tootin good time
This is the songs of my people
Simple! Stripped back! And very bittersweet. Just a narrative with consummate musicianship. There are no flashy twiddles or over-production to hide behind. Raw instruments and a distinctive voice. Here Nelson tells a story in a direct, intimate and beautiful way. This is country done pure.
This album belongs on this list. Willie Nelson has such a distinctive voice and he's a great story teller. I love the variety of instruments even though still simple and light. This is a very well produced album. It is consistent with enough color to keep it interesting. Not my favorite genre or selection of Willie's music but fits my criteria for recommending music to others.
What can I say, I enjoyed Willie Nelson's album. This isn't a style of music I've dug deep into, so I don't have a ton to compare it to, but the bare-bones approach and intimate sound appealed from the get-go, and while I may have missed all the nuance in the lyrics from beginning to end, the preacher's story and theme was laid out nicely. I assumed this was an early Willie album — the man has released albums consistently from 1962 through this year — so what's early? This was his 18th release. Damn. Any way, not exactly his first rodeo, as they say in the disco circuit, so a more deliberate call out to an older style of campfire music. Anyway, I'll stop pretending I know more about this than I do and just say, "well done!"
As much as I love National Treasure Willie Nelson, and as much as I enjoy some of the tunes on here (Blue Eyes, Hands on the Wheel), I don't love the album as a whole. I dig the stripped-down approach that wound up being so influential, but the concept album aspect gets a little old, especially with that refrain showing up again and again. Also, I wish there were more Willie originals on here. Still, it's impeccably performed and not a single song overstays its welcome. But I prefer Phases and Stages and Shotgun Willie. It's a 3 for me in terms of listening to the whole album, but it gets an extra star because I love me some Willie. Plus, the dude is 89 and still touring. Long Live Willie Nelson!
Can't say I've ever listened to a full Willie Nelson album. I've certainly treasured him over the years for his songs and most certainly for his commitment to Farm Aid. (Farm Aid has raised more than $64 million to promote a strong and resilient family farm system of agriculture!) I've also been grateful for his commitment to destigmatize cannabis use. Holy moly...this was his 18th album in 1975! What a national treasure.
Nice clear Country. Crisp vocals and guitar.
Very solid album.
Willie Nelson's big break and one of the finest outlaw country albums. Aside from the occasional accompaniment, this is all him. I saw someone describe it as "a cowboy and his guitar singing campfire stories", and I'd reckon that makes for a damn fine album. It's a comforting feeling that gives you solace knowing you're in good company with Willie Nelson and his songs I think there's beauty in simplicity, but that doesn't make it easy. To be both simple and engaging takes a certain kind of skill. Nelson has it in spades. It's in his guitar's warm tone, his voice's slight twang, and his wonderful stories. Willie Nelson will be cherished for a long time, long after he's gone, and this is just one great reason why.
Прослушано! Отличное кантри, спокойное и мелодичное. Обязательно переслушать.
Actually pulled out an 8-track tape for that period-appropriate listen on this one (not my original copy or anything, I’m old but not that old, my player was a gift from a dead-media-aficionado friend and he tape was a thrift find). And what can you say, this thing is an artifact, a singularity of outlaw country. Have to pull a point back for the “she was unfaithful so I just had to murder them both” trope.
GOATED COUNTRY
Love love love Willie Nelson. The old outlaw county has a special place in my heart. Simple and somber. Great storytelling
This is an excellent rectangle !
très étrangement j'ai bien aimé et c'est peut être parce que j'étais en train de faire un puzzle sur le thème du far west
I thought this was wonderfully tuneful, thoughtful and calming. really nice storytelling too! Heartfelt and interesting. And I'm not a big country fan
Good old country, can't miss
Blissful and beautiful with just the right amount of rough edges. Note to self: Listen to more Outlaw Country
Willie Nelson songs all sound pretty much the same. And they are all great. Love you Willie!
4.75
Classic country album. Willie remains one of the most inspiring and influential minds in country/pop/rock. 4.5/5
Nice, short songs full of lush storytelling and solid instrumentation. Can see how this put Willie Nelson on the map.
I loved it. Thoroughly. 4 1/2
I have never been very interested in Willie Nelson, nothing against him, just not attracted. This album was a pleasant listen, though the subject matter is heavy. I especially enjoyed hearing some familiar folk and classical melodies. The lyrics are good.
p352. 1975. 4 stars Country/Americana with most of the saccharine extracted. Most of the tracks are short, so it doesn't outstay its welcome. Yeehaw, but in a good way.
Beautiful record, I never expected to love it so much
Almost ambient in its restraint with background instrumentals, giving it a beautiful and soft tone, despite the multiple murders going on. Short and sweet, proof that country doesn't have to suck. Most of the tracks were written by other people, but picking and choosing songs to fit the story is actually pretty impressive. Nearly a 5 tbh
Willie makes it sound so easy, like anyone could do it. I think it's his sincerity.
Great induction the man Willie
Extremely relaxing country music and makes me feel like a breeze of freedom hits my face , a little slow sometimes but has a relaxing feeling to the overall album
Lot of good stuff here, will have to listen closer next time around to see more of the connection of the concept album. I was picking up some connections here and there but didn’t realize it was a full concept album which gets me going and bumps this from a 3 to a 4
Very entertaining, a splendid listen, a unique voice in every sense
Sparse, understated. Showcases his expert songwriting and sensitive singing. He manages to say so much, with so few words, about what people need and what they’ll do if they can’t get it. Above was my reaction without knowing that many of these songs are covers. It’s amazing that his interpretations and the material he added joined these pieces together so well.
A lovely simple country album by willie Nelson. Country music like this is some of the best. The lovely Melodies and stories built into the songs are significantly better than the poppy Nashville sound. This is a good record and could listen to it many times over. 8.1/10
simple sleepy mournful charming country. good mix of pure acoustic + some ez listening instrumentation 3.5/5
Should go back and listen to the lyrics more, but fun even when not paying attention
yep he country
You’ve just got to admire the balls on Willie Nelson to release this album, without a single fuck given as to the record company’s dismissal of its low-fi production. Punk as fuck. And it has some great tracks on it as well. Solid country record.
Enjoyed
Beautiful collection of songs, some being mega classics covered in country and folk. Very soothing and emotional, they don’t have musicians with soul like this anymore.
Even in his youth, Wille Nelson’s vibe seems to have been avuncular pot smoking Uncle. Gently singing songs about red headed strangers and such, this is a brilliant example of outlaw country and an enjoyable concept album. Nelson’s voice is a delight and the guitar playing superb.
A good country album. Simple stuff, but it works
Ohhhh yes Willie! Bringing some mad big dick energy to my life. You fuckin' legend. I want to eat your ass.
Blue eyes crying in the rain
Listening to this felt like watching a movie made in black and white to keep it spare and a bit lonesome-feeling. Kind of lovely in the right setting and mood, but also the sort of thing that would kill a party.
At least I am finding that Willie Nelson does have a place in my listening library. My attention span for this one was limited, however. On first listen, I found the music enjoyable, although the theme of the story not so exciting. When I repeated the album, I thought that I would like it more, but actually got bored. I think it was the story more than the music, but a little bored nonetheless.
This that good kinda country
Red headed stranger bitch
Country Blues the way it's supposed to be played
"Red Headed Stranger" is the 15th album from outlaw country artist Willie Nelson. And outlaw is right as this is a western concept album about a guy who sees his wife cheating on him, comes home to find her gone, hunts both his wife and her lover down, kills them and, for the remainder of the album, tries to find redemption. Sounds interesting and this was, very much exceeding my expectations. This is a very sparse recording with really the only main instruments being guitar, piano, harmonica, bass and drums. Willie had recently signed with Columbia and had been given complete control which allowed this album to be released it was as opposed to the more popular Nashville Sound which had a lot of orchestration. The album concept was inspired by "The Tale of the Red Headed Stranger," a song Willie used to play as DJ in Fort Worth. Given the sparse instrumental arrangement, the strength of the album is Willie's storytelling and voice. The slower pace is also necessary and perfect. The album is really divided into two sides. The first side pretty much tells the whole story concept with the second side being his redemption and finding love again. There are also a few cover songs loosely fitting within concept. "Time of the Preacher" starts things off with the narrator finding his wife cheating on him. Probably the climax of the story is the fourth song "Blue Rock Mountain/Red Headed Stranger" where the narrator finds his wife and her lover in a bar and shoots them. One of the song highlights is "Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain" which is a cover song by Fred Rose/ Hank Williams. It loosely fits in the concept I guess and is just a great country song. Another great cover song on the second side is "Can I Sleep in Your Arms." It's a more traditional country song with guitar, piano and harmonica solos. I am admittedly not the biggest of country music fans with really the majority of which i like being the traditional storytelling songs of the 50's, 60's and 70's. This album fits that and has to be one of the better ones.
Yep, Willie vind ik altijd goed. Ik heb een zwak voor blue eyes crying in the rain...
This makes me want to go to the county fair
What county music should be, but isn't anymore
Classic groundbreaking country. Want to do a second listen for the narrative but despite not being super into country it’s a fun listen
What a breath of fresh air this was. Maybe because I just had to get through Agaetis Byrjun by Sigur Ros! This concept album with organized, thoughtful, thoughts all tidily articulated in 35 minutes over 15 tracks is exactly what the doctor ordered. I never knew Nelson wrote something so structured and cohesive. Some of the songs are overly "twangy" for my liking, but I loved the story and how it unfurls. I also love the minimalism - just a guy, a guitar, a harmonica, a piano and that voice.
Cry yourself to sleep at night album. Emotional stories about his dang woman leaving him. Enjoyed this album.
Willie Nelson is a wonderful singer and songwriter. There’s a great mix of melancholy songs and upbeat tunes (including a little bluegrass and ragtime here and there). And the production has a warmth that complements his expressive vocals.
I like this early Willie Nelson as it is more like Hank Williams sounding country western folk. Willie has never been one of my favorite singers in this style but his influence is unquestionable. This album specifically is probably one of the more enjoyable ones of his for me to go through. Weird that there's the track "Time of the Preacher Theme" which is 1:13 long, and then a few tracks later there is a short little reprise that's the same exact title and is a 0:26 second intro sort of piece to the following track, "Just as I am". "Can I Sleep In Your Arms" is really an incredibly underrated track. Per Spotify it is the 7th most played track out of 15 on the record and I found myself really enjoying it.
4 so nice
sonzao do tio willie
I've heard many individual tracks from Willie Nelson, but I'm not sure if I've heard a whole album. "Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain" was the only song that I'm sure I've heard before. This album seems like a good representation of Nelson's talent. Red Headed Stranger is country music, including some country swing, but not pop country music. The album has an interesting format with many shorter tracks that flow together. I enjoyed the instrumental tracks in particular, but I was content to listen to Nelson's iconic voice as well. I saved "Just As I Am" for a re-listen. I also liked the last three tracks ("I Can't Help It (If I'm Still in Love with You)", "A Maiden's Prayer", "Bonaparte's Retreat") in particular. I'd come back for a second listen to the whole album.
Simple country. No steel guitars needed. There's something... pure about it. It's quite refreshing, actually. Nice to hear very little overproduction. No pitch correction, no artificiality to it. Simple and to the point. Really dug it.
I liked this album quite a bit. Stripped down and simple, solid display of Willie and his backing band's skills on guitar and piano (and drums). Really nice work on guitar and his voice fits the environment perfectly. Good storytelling too, interesting how he weaved other artists' songs into his own theme, including I Couldn't Believe it Was True, the title track and Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain. Those are key parts to the initial story and you wouldn't even know they weren't conceived by Willie.
Sometimes timing is everything. I put this album on a few hours before dawn on a quiet Saturday morning and was taken on a journey through the backroads of America by Nelson’s voice and music. The first side tells the story of a man who murdered his wife after discovering that she was cheating on him. Side two has him finding love again along with redemption. This might be the first country concept album. Nelson’s voice has a sense of longing to it and carries the story so well that you feel for the character throughout even knowing that he murdered his wife. All in all, this was an enjoyable way to spend the wee early hours of a Saturday morning.
Understated is the best word to describe this. I need to listen to this again more carefully and not as background music, because I only just realized halfway through that there's a story to the lyrics. I was expecting typical country nonsense, but I was pleasantly surprised. So far not my favorite Nelson album, but it's still very good.
Love Willie's voice and the album was so pleasing as just one song effortlessly transitioned into another! Good length too
This album was able to be truly beautiful while being so simple. Even if you’re not an older country fan you have to appreciate the messages of Willie’s lyrics and his ability to keep his instrumentation and vocals concise and clean. Loved listening to this.
Willie Nelson is great. This is a beautiful and simple album which shows how powerful stripped down country music can be without the flash. I’ve always loved willie Nelson’s guitar playing (Can I Sleep in Your Arms was a highlight for me) and wish there was a bit more of it on this album.
That’s a beautiful Willie
Now THIS is my speed. I only really knew Willie as a personality and not so much his music, but damn, he has a killer voice and knows how to fill a track with hooks. I do think it peaks in the first side, but I can definitely see myself add this to my collection. B
Liked it more than I thought i would, it's a well executed concept album.
Good collection of country songs definitely worth listening too
Very melancholy, very nice
Red Headed Stranger is Country and Western at its best. Music that sways and pulls more than shows off. Lyrics that weave together complex stories that are built around simple emotions. A dance and a tap that is slow but hopeful. This isn't the best collection of Willie but it is a masterful showing of someone that is sharing the closest thing to universal truth.
I didn’t appreciate Willie Nelson when I was younger, but have grown to like a lot of his music. This album included.
Its good. Not as good as Shotgun Willie.
This was just what I needed, some gentle country harmonies as I cooked dinner. Thanks, Willie.
Classic. The album is full of great songs.
Country que envolve.
I’ve now listened to 2/97 of Willie’s studio albums. This is my favorite.
Great album but not his best. The subtlety transports you to a ranch in the spring
I like the thematic album here
Short and sweet, Willie Nelson on top form.
Granddad here trees with the best of them 💨. A very pleasant album with one of the nicest voices around
Willie Nelson's music is so peaceful. I love his voice and the tone of his amplified nylon string acoustic guitar. I like that this record is stripped down to just him, his voice, a piano, drums, bass, and that's about it. "Blue Eyes Cryin' in the Rain" has always been one of my favorite Willie hits. Though, "Crazy" is his crowning achievement as a songwriter, IMO. It was my grandpa Yuncker's favorite song and we would play it on the jukebox at Weaver's Tavern in Weidman Michigan, when we would go there for hot dogs and Busch Light. For me, Willie's music is honestly less about the songs for me than the laid-back and unassuming vibe. Loved this record and the loose concept happening. I've always just randomly picked a Willie record when I wanted to hear him. Now that I've heard Red Headed Stranger, I'll return to this one when I need a Willie fix. Wow, I made it through that review without mentioning weed!
I don't know much about Wilie's catalog or album history, but he's just good, old-fashioned, singer-songwriter awesomeness. Maybe I'm sentimental because I recently toured the Moody Theater (where they film Austin City Limits), but I really, really like this album.
Good.
Apparently I like Willie Nelson.
Red Headed Stranger by Willie Nelson (1975) A man called to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ in Montana (“Time of the Preacher”) loses the affection of his wife (“I Couldn’t Believe It Was True”) and commits the ‘justifiable’ homicide of both his wife and her lover (“Blue Rock Mountain/Red Headed Stranger”). Grief stricken, he departs, only to arrive in another town, where he again commits ‘justifiable’ homicide, this time of a yellow haired lady who, through greed and trickery, tried to take the beloved horse that had belonged to his late wife (“Red Headed Stranger”). He finally proceeds to Denver (“Denver”), where he finds solace with a woman (“Can I Sleep in Your Arms”) and apparently becomes her husband and (much later) a grandfather, who reflects on his misery and his hopes for the future in the company of his grandson (“Hands on the Wheel”), finding resolution and redemption in his dotage. This is the basic synopsis of the country western near-opera “The Red Headed Stranger”. Many of the details can only be surmised by listening through the spare lines of narrative, and imagining the drama as the tale unfolds over 15 tracks in 34 minutes. Your take might be different. But there are intertextual weavings and recapitulations that hold the poetry together throughout the album. Some of these are really fine; check out the last two lines of “Denver”. I won’t spoil it for you. What is most refreshing about this musical tale is the fact that it exists in the first place. The country western scene in 1975 was transitioning away from the loopy sequins and buckskin fringes (Think Ernest Tubb, Buck Owens, Porter Wagoner, etc.) toward the more mature ‘outlaw country’ of Merle Haggard, Waylon Jennings, and our hero, Willie Nelson. Albums of the earlier period were mostly mere collections of songs. But this album is different. More than a ‘concept’ album, it tells a story, chiefly by cobbling together songs written by others and held together by original lyrical material from the heart and soul of Willie Nelson himself. The narrative sort of falls apart toward the end (most of the action is on side one), but it still retains interest, progressing from tragedy to loss to grief to wisdom. The music is starkly simple, with limited instrumentation, well performed with the sort of authenticity one has come to expect from the inimitable voice of Willie Nelson. This very good album is what happens when a great artist persuades the suits to allow full creative control. The executives at Columbia Records reportedly didn’t like this record. I did. (It went multi-platinum, so apparently others did too). 4/5
Really enjoyed this album. Now a willie nelson fan
Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash i Willie Nelson su sveto trojstvo country glazbe.
Hello, I'm playing Red Dead Redemption, stop interrupting me! Obožavam ovakve (outlaw) country albume, tipa gdje bi mogo slušat ovo da se nalazim na nekom pustom zapadu - lagan album, lagana gitarica, mirno, melankolično, tužno u neku ruku, ali samo po instrumentalu ja bi dao dobru ocjenu. Jednostavno mi paše. Outlaw Country is the best genre, my best friend today! PROTECT WILLIE AT ALL COSTS! DON'T LET HIM LEAVE THIS PLANET!
I do like Willie. And Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain is a classic. It's a simple album, with simple messages in each song. It's easy to get lost that there's a story here.
Dásamleg plata. Þarf að eignast.
Don't normally like country - but this is very good
Raw, powerful, and emotional
Gorgeous songs, beautiful voice and sympathetic accompaniment. An album that could make me like country music. If I already were a country music guy it would be an easy 5 stars I imagine, but I'm a neophyte just learning the ropes; 4.25 🌟
Concise storytelling. Sparse instrumentals and Willie's voice bring a wordly tone to this brilliant album.
I have never listened to Wille Nelson but I appreciate this county style very much.
Can't go wrong with Willie!
Classic as suggested
Country hippie-yaaa! Bellone!
Not familiar with Willie Nelson so excited for this album - interesting that it only has a run time of around 30 mins with so many listed tracks, song don't tend to be this short anymore. Time of the Preacher - Super pretty song Red Headed Stranger - Like this one a lot, got a good beat to it and makes you want to sway along. O'er the Waves - I can only describe this as Country Hawaiian and it nice. Down Yonder - Great track, very upbeat and makes you want to move. Can I Sleep in Your Arms - Another song that despite it's depressing lyrics, has a beautiful, hopeful sound. I quite enjoyed this album, very chill and pretty sad in both the sound and lyrics but has enough upbeat tunes scattered throughout. Not usually my style of music so hard to compare it but I'd happily listen to this through again - low 4 stars I think.
Disc de country crepuscular, honest i emotiu on Nelson aboca tots els seus sentiments en una música força evocadora. El disc clau de l'outlaw country, i un dels millors del génere
For as long as I remember, from when I first started reading music magazines, the man/myth/legend of Willie Nelson, the pro-weed stance, the legal issues, his politics, has been written about more than the actual music. One of those people whose public persona overwhelms everything else, even the thing that made them famous in the first place. Have I heard a Willie Nelson song before? I think so, probably, in passing. Have I ever sat and listened to one of his albums from start to finish and then repeated the process a few more times because what I'm hearing is so good? Not until this very point in time. I like my C&W sparse, downbeat, and full of misery. Just like this.
A sparse delight. That VOICE.
Oh Willie Nelson was great this whole time and I never listened to him?? Incredible
Good country
Honestly a bop, really fun listen
Just... Good ol' country, boy
Good ol outlaw country at its finest. Can't give it a perfect score because, well, country. But gotta love Willie.
I haven't given Willie enough listens. I really dug the sparse instrumentation and lyricism here. The closing track in particular was simply gorgeous sounding.
Pretty good
Well, I'm a sucker for a concept album, so the stage was already set for a favorable reception. The understated composition of every song belies the relentless and tragic story that unfolds across the entire album. I was honetly startled when the second voice came in for harmony on 'Blue Eyes Crying In the Rain', because it was almost like someone snuck in the room and interrupted while Willie was confiding a dark secret to me. And so it went through the entire album, until 'Remember Me'. It's an enjoyable song on its own, but it was jarring in it's place and in it's contrast with the mood of the album. All told though, it was a riveting bit of story-telling folded into musical form, which further enhanced the emotions of the tale and of the telling.
un bon album country dans une belle journée de pluie. Cela a très bien fitté et j'ai adoré. 3.95
Was pleasantly pleased by this whole experience. Wouldn’t want to listen to it on repeat or anything, but I could see putting it on again from time to time. Made for some nice rainy day early morning tunage without being soul crushingly depressing. Although I do like soul crushingly depressing music.
Неплохой альбом!
Lovely, subtle. Country albums tend to grow on me, but this one starts pretty well-liked. The entrances of new instruments are absolutely delicious. Very, very cool project. The shape of the narrative needs to be teased out a bit by me; Maybe I wasn't listening closely enough. Anyway, it earns its instrumentals while remaining relatively short, and I love that at the very least.
Nice and light. Really enjoyable
Tolle Entdeckung!
low 3 fair play to Willie for going so striped back with this, im just not in the mood to listen to the lyrics so this becomes a bit boring
Decent, soft country album. 3/5
Too many versions of the same songs on one record - especially for a standard edition. Enjoyed it, it's not my preferred genre!
toting my guns fiddling my pianer inoffensive and lukewarm cuntree chill
Note to self: If I see a red-haired stranger walking past, give him a wide berth and just leave him be. This was a nice album. Willie has a unique and pleasant voice and the music was pleasing to the ears, but it was a little mellow for my tastes and, as per usual, I got a bit distracted during the second half. I was also following the story of the song, but I feel like began to fizzle out a bit—though that may just be due to my getting distracted. I'm glad I listened to it, but it didn't completely "wow" me.
Classic Willie. It was pretty good. A high 3. Literally.
Time of the Preacher - 3.5/5 I Couldn't Believe It Was True - 3.5/5 Time of the Preacher Theme - 3.5/5 Medley: Blue Rock Montana/Red Headed Stranger - 3.5/5 Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain - 3.5/5 Red Headed Stranger - 3.5/5 Time of the Preacher Theme - 3.5/5 Just as I Am - 3.5/5 Denver - 3.5/5 O'er the Waves - 3.5/5 Down Yonder - 3.5/5 Can I Sleep in Your Arms - 4/5 Remember Me - 3.5/5 Hands on the Wheel - 4/5 Bandera - 3.5/5 I'm not the biggest fan of country but Willie Nelson surely does have the chops to make it worth something. The concept is interesting enough but it doesn't really capture my interest all that much. Overall: 3/5 Favorites: Can I Sleep In Your Arms, Hands on the Wheel
Really great album. Willie's voice is fantastic and the old country sounds rings through every track. Some tracks sound too similar, that's why it isn't a 4 star album to me. Favorites were Red Headed Stranger, Bandera, Down Yonder, and Can I Sleep In Your Arms.
Willie is undoubtly, and with good reason, the voice of generations. A concept album is interesting and I might look up the movie. All that said, and rather quietly I'll say, I don't care for the sound of Willie's voice. I enjoy an occassional song, especially any duets, but not whole solo albums.
Not quite my style of country, but nice
I'm not a country person, but I guess if I had to pick, I like the Willie isn't "truck and beer" or conservative country.
Quaffable country music. Nice short songs.
Not a country fan, but I couldn’t say anything about this. Pleasant enough to listen to in the drive to work
Ok willie
not bad mid
Red headed stranger Time of the preacher Bandera
6/10
Okay but shouldn't be in 1001 albums
Опять ебаная американщина из глубинки 2.5
Þetta er reyndar eins og allt sem ég hef heyrt með honum, en þetta er næs eins og oftast.
Enjoyed it bigly, especially good my walk home at night. 3.5
I get they love for this album, I suspect if I played it one sad afternoon it might hit harder
This is an excellent little album, I’m not keen on any other Willie Nelson stuff that I’ve heard, but I do like this one
mid 3.5.
Cover art credits for a cliche mundane sleeve as follows. Howard Fritzson art direction Monica White – artwork Don Hunstein, David Gahr - photography. This album has legendary status but not for the sleeve. Music is as expected but the lyrics are magical and very moving with Willie Nelson’s delivery creating something very special. Enjoyable if only listened to once.
That sure was a Willie Nelson album. Uh huh. A country singer with a guitar just doesn't do it for me I guess. And that's really all that's here. Was it bad or irritating to listen to? No. Did I take note of any song in the album? Also no. It's passable.
Pleasant and simple country folk music. The weak production is buoyed by Willie's vision for condensed music that tells a tale and entertains without all the riff-raff and bluster of contemporary country music.
country, US-American folk music
Not my style but must admit that the guy has a nice nuanced voice, very pleasant to listen to
Album #231 Willie Nelson: Red Headed Stranger It could have been the Willie Nelson, it could have been the wine… Willie Nelson makes the kind of music that a grizzled rustic man feels comfortable getting emotional to. Of course, only in the setting of sitting on the porch drinking whiskey and staring at the stars. It’s the kind of music that is quite familiar to you if you grew up in any sort of rural setting, not even Willie specifically, but this kind of country is just what you would hear in the background of any house or establishment that you visited. It is very comforting and relaxing music, albeit it doesn’t necessarily feel as profound to me as it probably does the average divorced dad; but I’m sure I’ll reach that stage at some point. Best Songs: Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain, Red Headed Stranger, Hands on the Wheel Worst Song: Down Yonder Score out of 10: 7.5
6. avgust 2026. 13.41h opet uprkos svemu (cinjenici da ne slusam country a ni outlaw country kako pise na wikipediji) it was a nice album, svidja mi se njegov glas best: o'er the waves, bandera
Third go around with country, what did I think? It wasn’t really my thing, to be honest. I feel like there were a couple things that turned me off from this album. Firstly, most of the songs are slow country ballads, which made it difficult for them to really stick because a lot of them sounded the same, making the songs kinda forgettable to me. Second, the length, 15 tracks and 33 minutes just seems weird to me. I feel that he could have expanded on some of the ideas that were presented on the album, instead of including songs that were literally under a minute long. Third, the amount of reprises in the first half of the album, Time Of The Preacher is reprised 3 times in the first 7 songs. With the room those other two reprieve take up, Nelson could have put two other songs, or even moved a song up and saved a reprise for later instead of right after the original, just like Red Headed Stranger, which is played twice, once short, once long. I also feel like the concept could’ve been explored more thoroughly, but that part was easier to understand. On a more positive note, the music wasn’t offensively bad and the whole thing was put together well. If I had to pick some standouts, it’d probably be Blue Eyes Crying in The Rain, Red Headed Stranger, Denver, and Hands On The Wheel, probably the most memorable four of the album. If you’re a country fan, I’d say check it out, but I probably won’t be spinning it again.
3.5 I liked this much more than I was expecting to!
Honestly, i don't vibe with country too much, buuut Willie is a relly good artist in the genre. Solid 3.
Willie Nelson is cool and these are good tunes, but it just didn’t rise to the level of anything more than “good” for me.
Soft songs and lovely feel along the songs, very good and easy to listen to.
RDR vibes I didn't pay much attention to the lyrics in some songs, but country is not my jam. Seems like an important album though.
This was the first time I ever listened to a whole album by this man. It was pretty much what I expected. It was country music.
Great Songs: Can I Sleep In Your Arms Good Songs: I Couldn't Believe It Was True, Blue Eyes Crying In the Rain, Red Headed Stranger, Just As I Am, Denver, Down Yonder, Remember Me (When The Candle Lights Are Gleaming), Hands On The Wheel, Bandera Mid Songs: Time of the Preacher, Time of the Preacher Theme, Medley: Blue Rock Montana / Red Headed Stranger, Time of the Preacher Theme (Short Version), O'er The Waves Bad Songs:
I'm such a sucker for this type of album structure. A bunch of short songs. Love Willy, not sure I revisit the album but certainly some nice diddlies on here.
Album cover has an "outlaw country" vibe to it. Simplistic and minimalist. I hear some back-to-basics elements like honky-tonk, the harmonica, and the storytelling cadence. It's very calm for pretty dark subject matter (that I only found out through Wikipedia-- more proof of being a melody guy). First few songs were in "E" so I was tempted to call it an "E" album until the next bunch turned into "D".
Was more pleasant than I was expecting.
I felt like I was in an old west saloon
#387 I don’t hate country music as others do and this was perfectly pleasant, although not really my thing in truth. Heard before? ❌ Would I revisit? ❌ Listen before you die? 🫳 Fave track(s): Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain Rating: 5/10 ⭐️⭐️⭐️
01) Time of the Preacher - 7,0 02) I Couldn't Believe It Was True - 7,5 03) Time of the Preacher Theme - 7,0 04) Blue Rock Montana/Red Headed Stranger - 6,0 05) Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain - 8,5 06) Red Headed Stranger - 6,5 07) Time of the Preacher Theme - / 08) Just As I Am - 7,0 09) Denver - 6,5 10) O'er the Waves - 6,5 11) Down Yonder - 7,0 12) Can I Sleep in Your Arms - 6,0 13) Remember Me - 6,5 14) Hands on the Wheel - 6,0 15) Bandera - 6,5 TOTAL: 6,75 (68/100)
Fine
Concept Album That Never Really Grabbed Me I went into this album knowing basically only one thing about Willie Nelson: he likes to smoke weed. Beyond that, I knew he was a country celeberity, and country music is not my taste at all. From what I got. Red Headed Stranger is a story album about a preacher (?) who murders his wife and her lover, then goes on the run. The storytelling is economical (I'm a big fan of this term, learned it today) and you can appreciate the art even if the music doesn't click. But for me, every song just kind of melded right into the next. "Time of the Preacher" is a good opener, sets the stage. 4/10. "I Couldn't Believe It Was True" actually can stir some emotions. Relatable in some ways. That sting of being broken up with. 5-6/10. "Time of the Preacher Theme" sounds identical to the first track. Basically a repeat. 4/10. "Medley: Blue Rock Montana / Red Headed Stranger" is great. Very quiet song for being about murder lol. 6-7/10. "Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain" is pretty good but honestly only got a bit of emotion out of me. Strong-er entry. 6-7/10. "Red Headed Stranger" is the most emotional and lyrically strong track. Apparently Willie didn't write it tho, but it's really good. The piano adds something the other songs lack. 7-8/10. "Just As I Am" an instrumental, sounds like a lullaby. 3/10. "Denver" is too short for anything really. 4/10. "Over the Waves" just instrumental filler. 2/10 "Down Yonder" sounds like straight saloon music. 4/10. "Can I Sleep in Your Arms" is a 5/10. I like Willie's voice and the strumming is nice background music, but I just need a little more. "Remember Me" is a 5/10. Nice melody, solid, but needs a little more to stand out. "Hand on the Wheel" is pleasant and has a good message. One of the more musically interesting tracks (swinging rhythm, warm). 5-6/10. "Bandera" is actually kind of gorgeous and struck a real emotional note with me. Going in my secondary playlist. 8.5/10. This must have been before Willie found weed. The album is way too stripped-down for me. I appreciated the concept and story more than the music itself. I'm sure there are other Willie albums more to my taste, but I won't be returning to this one. Rating: 5.5/10
Sillien ääni on mukavaa ja soinnikasta kuunneltavaa. Levy oli sopivan letkeää tähän hetkeen.
I wasn’t really vibing with this too much but the last track was quietly beautiful.
Nice to listen to but nothing particularly stuck out to me. Rating: 3
It's like sitting around a campfire with your fun uncle and his guitar
Review - a good country album but weird how it's flagged as this big concept album etc but a lot of the songs are repeated throughout - easier to do a concept of you hit the same story beats repeatedly. Still good songs and performances, need to listen to more Willie Nelson. Score - 6.5/10 Need to listen? YES
grappig, rustige country. wel heel erg veel van hetzelfde
This is more Johnny Cash than Steve Earle, but this is still pretty average stuff. As much as I can appreciate the themes and cohesiveness of the album, I really just don’t like it that much. He’s not very interesting, the music is not very interesting, and so there’s just not much here for me. Not to say it’s bad, but it just does absolutely nothing for me. Favorites: Time of the Preacher, Red Headed Stranger, Remember Me (When the Candle Lights are Gleaming)
Simply good ol’ boy country twang. Just a guy and his guitar. Nothing really stands out, also not really my jam but probably good for what it is. DNF (3)
Pretty much what I could have expected, I guess. Quite nice, mellow country music. Probably warranted a closer listen than I gave it; but I liked what I was tuned in for, despite this style generally not being my kind of thing.
He's got such great guitar tone. Not my thing, but I definitely appreciated the artistry.
It was a collection of songs. They played. And then it was over before I knew it. It was weird it’s like I blinked and it was over. Honestly I’d have to listen to it again but I didn’t hate any of it.
The IDEA of Willie Nelson sometimes seemed better than actually listening to him. But this was pretty decent…
*тяжелый вздох* Снова здравствуй, Вилли Нельсон. Да, ещё один альбом, мы снова встретились. Да, это спокойненькое вдумчивое кантри от седобородого деда, концептуальная запись, фильм по мотивам, минималистичные аранжировки *зевок* ... Ну не люблю я кантри... Пожалуйста, спасите...
Sleepy, pleasant, Willie.
i dont like country but i can appreciate this album. it felt like a tale my grandfather is telling me
Nelsonin musiikki on niin rauhallista että en edes huomaa kun se alkaa tai kun se loppuu. Kuuntelin sitä työn ohessa taustalla eikä kertaakaan rassannut.
country. ballads. covers. willy.
Not the most interesting country out there but there's some rather emotional tracks on here
I will never be a country person but this wasn’t bad. Simple but effective. Some nice instrumentals scattered throughout.
Lovely and earnest! He really manages to pull you into his songs and stories, and even if there's nothing too crazy going on instrumentally, I like that he often just lets the guitar speak for itself. Not an album I'd consciously reach for, but it's pretty good! Standouts: Blue Eyes Crying In the Rain • Just as I Am • Remember Me (When the Candle Lights Are Gleaming) • Bandera
Good