This Old Road
Encyclopedia
This Old Road is an album
by Kris Kristofferson
, released in 2006 (see 2006 in music
) on New West Records
. The underlying theme of the record is a retrospective and reflective look at what Kristofferson deems to have been important elements of his life.
It was his first album of new material since 1995s A Moment of Forever
that was also produced by Don Was
. Kristofferson re-recorded two of his songs for the album. The original recording of "This Old Road" was released on Repossessed
and the original version of "The Burden of Freedom" appeared on Border Lord
.
Album
An album is a collection of recordings, released as a single package on gramophone record, cassette, compact disc, or via digital distribution. The word derives from the Latin word for list .Vinyl LP records have two sides, each comprising one half of the album...
by Kris Kristofferson
Kris Kristofferson
Kristoffer "Kris" Kristofferson is an American musician, actor, and writer. He is known for hits such as "Me and Bobby McGee", "For the Good Times", "Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down", and "Help Me Make It Through the Night"...
, released in 2006 (see 2006 in music
2006 in music
This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 2006.-January:*January 10 – Eric Burdon releases his album Soul of a Man and begins touring with a new band....
) on New West Records
New West Records
New West Records is a record label based in Los Angeles, California, Austin, Texas, and Athens, Georgia. It was established in 1998, and has been home to several indie rock and alternative country bands as well as representing the PBS show Austin City Limits...
. The underlying theme of the record is a retrospective and reflective look at what Kristofferson deems to have been important elements of his life.
It was his first album of new material since 1995s A Moment of Forever
A Moment of Forever
A Moment of Forever is an album by Kris Kristofferson, released on Justice Records, an independent record label, in 1995 . His first studio album of original material since the relatively unsuccessful political record Third World Warrior , it features several well-known studio musicians, including...
that was also produced by Don Was
Don Was
Don Was is an American musician, bassist and record producer.-Life and career:Was was born in Detroit, Michigan. He graduated from Oak Park High School in the Detroit suburb of Oak Park, then attended the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor but dropped out after the first year...
. Kristofferson re-recorded two of his songs for the album. The original recording of "This Old Road" was released on Repossessed
Repossessed (album)
Repossessed is an album by Kris Kristofferson, release on Mercury Records in 1986 . It was Kristofferson's first full-length solo album since 1981's To the Bone, although the singer did collaborate with other artists in the meantime, most notably on Highwayman with Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings and...
and the original version of "The Burden of Freedom" appeared on Border Lord
Border Lord
Border Lord is the third album by Kris Kristofferson, released in 1972 on Monument Records.-Track listing:All songs by Kris Kristofferson except as noted#"Josie" – 3:12#"Burden of Freedom" – 3:22#"Stagger Mountain Tragedy" – 2:53...
.
Track listing
All songs written by Kris Kristofferson.- "This Old Road" – 3:59
- "Pilgrim's Progress" – 2:14
- "The Last Thing to Go" – 2:59
- "Wild American" – 2:26
- "In the News" – 3:30
- "The Burden of Freedom" – 3:25
- "Chase the Feeling" – 4:06
- "Holy Creation" – 4:37
- "The Show Goes On" – 3:19
- "Thank You for a Life" – 3:44
- "Final Attraction" – 2:56
Chart performance
| Chart (2006) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Top Country Albums | 36 |
| U.S. Billboard 200 | 172 |
| U.S. Billboard Independent Albums | 14 |
External links
- Kris Kristofferson official website This Old Road - video, audio