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Cold Dog Soup

Guy Clark · 1999

40 min · 12 tracks · Americana

A warm tapestry of storytelling woven through acoustic melodies and rich, reflective lyrics.

Cold Dog Soup is an album by Guy Clark, released in 1999. A warm tapestry of storytelling woven through acoustic melodies and rich, reflective lyrics. 'Cold Dog Soup' received positive critical acclaim, particularly for its lyrical depth and authenticity, contributing to Guy Clark's legacy as a significant voice in American folk and country music. The album has been influential among songwriters and artists within the Americana genre, showcasing Clark's storytelling mastery. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Cold Dog Soup sound like?

A warm tapestry of storytelling woven through acoustic melodies and rich, reflective lyrics. Rooted in Americana.

What makes Cold Dog Soup by Guy Clark notable?

'Cold Dog Soup' received positive critical acclaim, particularly for its lyrical depth and authenticity, contributing to Guy Clark's legacy as a significant voice in American folk and country music. The album has been influential among songwriters and artists within the Americana genre, showcasing Clark's storytelling mastery. By the time 'Cold Dog Soup' was released in 1999, Guy Clark was already a respected figure in Americana music, having established his reputation with albums like 'Old No. 1' in 1975. This album came after a period of relative silence and marked a return to recording after several years focused on songwriting and collaboration with other artists.

How many songs are on Cold Dog Soup?

Cold Dog Soup has 12 tracks, running approximately 40 minutes.

Tracklist

12 tracks·40:44

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Cold Dog Soup 3:35
  • 2 Fort Worth Blues Standout 4:32
  • 3 Sis Draper 3:44
  • 4 Ain't No Trouble to Me Standout 3:01
  • 5 Water Under the Bridge 3:13
  • 6 Forever, for Always, for Certain 3:17
  • 7 Men Will Be Boys 3:31
  • 8 Indian Head Penny Standout 3:32
  • 9 Bunkhouse Blues 3:08
  • 10 Red River 3:05
  • 11 Die Tryin' 2:50
  • 12 Be Gone Forever 3:10

Release Date

January 1, 1999

Genre

Americana

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

40 min 44 sec