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90
It is, quite simply, a masterpiece.
80
Everything flows naturally, and that ease is so alluring upon the first spin of Traveller that it's not until repeated visits that the depth of the album becomes apparent.
80
For all the grief and regret it contains, it's a triumphant debut, encapsulating the grit of life, turning it into a hell of a journey.
80
It is the 12 songs he wrote and co-wrote that sparkle.
idc what you think of country (you’re a loser if you hate it) but Tennessee Whiskey might be one of the most perfect songs ever made
At the moment, Chris Stapleton remains the only modern country artist that I will voluntarily listen to. I have very little experience in the country genre, with only a handful of albums that I like. Well, add this one to the list! Today was the first time I had sat down and listened to this record front to back since probably 2016. I wanted to like it even more, however, that b-side is kind of a slow drawback from that near-perfect a-side. I think if a couple of tracks were cut off the back ... read more
Straight away on this debut you realise Stapleton hasn't got a really showy or unique voice (think Sturgill for contrast) but he uses it well, striking a balance between beauty, grit and soul; it's almost the archetypal high quality 'contemporary country' vocal.
The song writing also finds the right mix between grandstanding emotional outpourings and a more humble, understated approach. Further variety is added through the inclusion of a few numbers that get a lot closer to 'country soul' ... read more
my dad used to listen to this album so that gets some points from me but still great album on its own
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Track List
| 1 | Traveller 3:42 | 100 |
| 2 | Fire Away 4:04 | 100 |
| 3 | Tennessee Whiskey 4:53 | 100 |
| 4 | Parachute 4:13 | 100 |
| 5 | Whiskey and You 3:56 | 75 |
| 6 | Nobody to Blame 4:04 | 75 |
| 7 | More of You 4:37 | 75 |
| 8 | When the Stars Come Out 4:16 | 100 |
| 9 | Daddy Doesn't Pray Anymore 4:09 | 75 |
| 10 | Might As Well Get Stoned 4:37 | 75 |
| 11 | Was It 26 4:49 | 75 |
| 12 | The Devil Named Music 6:07 | 75 |
| 13 | Outlaw State of Mind 5:37 | 100 |
| 14 | Sometimes I Cry 4:00 | 75 |
Total Length: 1 hour, 3 minutes
Year End Lists
| #1 | / | American Songwriter |
| #5 | / | PopMatters |
| #6 | / | People |
| #7 | / | Entertainment Weekly |
| #10 | / | Variance |
| #11 | / | Noisey |
| #13 | / | Billboard |
| #21 | / | Rolling Stone |
| #43 | / | Stereogum |
| / | Brooklyn Magazine |
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Added on: February 17, 2015