I'm a Lonesome Fugitive

Merle Haggard, ex-con turned country star sets forth on this record to; in a way, portray some of his life through song.

This record is only 12 short tracks in all, making for an easy and brisk listen. Each song is steeped in crime, alcohol, and heartbreak. Just what classic outlaw country should be about.

I'm a Lonesome Fugitive is one of the few tracks here not originally penned by Haggard, that credit belongs to Casey and Liz Anderson. Upon hearing that track Haggard immediately identified ... read more

1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die
#99
Screw ZzzQuil listen to this instead.

Entirely pleasant classic country. It knows what it is, what it wants to do, and does it well. It’s nothing all that unique, and it’s a sound that doesn’t appeal to everyone, but it’s a great execution of that sound.

1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die. One album a day, chosen by a generator.

Day 10.
This was a somewhat pleasant listen by another artist I had never heard of, from a genre I don’t particularly love. While it’s far from groundbreaking and not every track held my attention, there were a few standouts.

Favorite tracks:
✫ I'm a Lonesome Fugitive
✫ House of Memories
✫ Drink Up and Be Somebody
Honorable Mentions: Life in Prison, All of Me Belongs to You

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