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There are no gimmicks on this album, just pure sincerity which is maybe why Stapleton manages to win the hearts of so many.
5y
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.
11y
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.
11y
80
It is the 12 songs he wrote and co-wrote that sparkle.
8y
ONE ALBUM A DAY, ALBUM 9 (Jan 28, 2025): Chris Stapleton - Traveller
"Outlaw State Of Mind" Who does this guy think he is to copy my glorious king Nasir Jones? Smh...
Chris Stapleton if you're a country fan, Is nothing short of a modern legend. Whilst others from his era/the time he came up such as Sam Hunt, Florida Georgia Line & Luke Bryan among others get at best mixed reviews. It seems like almost all country fans as well as even people who aren't fans of the ... read more
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
The first Country song I fell in love with was 'Wagon Wheel' by Hootie himself, Darius Rucker. Besides that single, I never found a Country artist or song that truly grabbed my ear. Then I heard 'Death Row' by Chris Stapleton off his From A Room Vol. 1 album. I liked the record a lot so I wanted to check out the rest of his discog. After finally giving Chris's first official release a try, it is safe to say that this is his best.
In all seriousness, what is there not to like on this LP? ... read more
Chris Stapleton's debut was actually pretty good and a very solid album overall. I thought i was going to just find it decent and forget about it but the highlights definitely got some punch and lifted up my score. He definitely got a good voice and a well done production which managed to not sound boring nor corny while keeping it fresh.
My favorites: "Traveller", "Parachute" , "Nobody To Blame", "The Devil Named Music" , "Outlaw State of ... read more
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Track List
| 1 | Traveller 3:42 | 88 |
| 2 | Fire Away 4:04 | 87 |
| 3 | Tennessee Whiskey 4:53 | 92 |
| 4 | Parachute 4:13 | 91 |
| 5 | Whiskey and You 3:56 | 80 |
| 6 | Nobody to Blame 4:04 | 79 |
| 7 | More of You 4:37 | 76 |
| 8 | When the Stars Come Out 4:16 | 82 |
| 9 | Daddy Doesn't Pray Anymore 4:09 | 80 |
| 10 | Might As Well Get Stoned 4:37 | 79 |
| 11 | Was It 26 4:49 | 79 |
| 12 | The Devil Named Music 6:07 | 76 |
| 13 | Outlaw State of Mind 5:37 | 80 |
| 14 | Sometimes I Cry 4:00 | 81 |
Total Length: 1 hour, 3 minutes
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| #7 | / | Entertainment Weekly |
| #10 | / | Variance |
| #11 | / | Noisey |
| #13 | / | Billboard |
| #21 | / | Rolling Stone |
| #43 | / | Stereogum |
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