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Townes Van Zandt – Townes Van Zandt (M/M) – LP, US
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Townes Van Zandt is an LP by Townes Van Zandt released on the Fat Possum Records label.
About this album
Townes Van Zandt is a stark, haunting folk-country milestone from one of American songwriting’s most revered voices. Issued in 1969, the album introduced a remarkably mature set of songs that balanced bleak humour, plainspoken poetry and unflinching emotional detail. Its blend of folk rock and country-rock settings leaves Van Zandt’s storytelling fully exposed, with songs such as For the Sake of the Song, Waiting Around to Die and Colorado Girl helping define his reputation as a master of economy and melancholy. Though never a major commercial hit, the record became a touchstone for generations of songwriters and listeners drawn to its honesty and restraint.
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Artist: Townes Van ZandtLabel: Fat Possum Records – FP1083-5Format: LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, StereoUnits: 1Country: USGenre: CountryStyle: Country Rock, Folk Rock
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A1 For The Sake Of The Song
A2 Columbine
A3 Waiting Around To Die
A4 Don'T Take It Too Bad
A5 Colorado Girl
B1 Lungs
B2 I'Ll Be Here In The Morning
B3 Fare Thee Well, Miss Carousel
B4 (Quicksilver Daydreams Of) Maria
B5 None But The Rain