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Fairweather Johnson
Rock · 1996 · 14 tracks

Fairweather Johnson

Hootie & the Blowfish

Polished roots rock with a darker, more melancholic edge than its predecessor. A collection of minor-key anthems for long drives through humid southern nights.

April 1, 1996 · Atlantic

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A weary but soulful reflection on fame and transition, wrapped in warm Southern textures.

Tracklist · 14 Tracks
01
Be the One
3:26
02
Sad Caper
2:49
03
Tucker’s Town
4:02
04
She Crawls Away
4:09
05
So Strange
4:04
06
Old Man & Me
4:27
07
Earth Stopped Cold at Dawn
3:29
08
Fairweather Johnson
0:51
09
Honeyscrew
3:37
10
Let It Breathe
3:53
11
Silly Little Pop Song
2:57
12
Fool
3:05
13
Tootie
3:05
14
When I’m Lonely
5:34
Moments Worth Listening For
The transition from the playful sports-themed title track into the jagged, aggressive guitar riff of Honeyscrew.
The haunting, stripped-back vulnerability of Earth Stopped Cold at Dawn where the baritone reaches a somber, spiritual depth.
The way the drums kick in with a heavy, deliberate thud on Old Man & Me, grounding the swirling organ and guitar interplay.
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