(April 2022) Episode 398 is KRIS KRISTOFFERSON. An O.G. of outlaw country, he became a crossover superstar in music and movies (favorite: Lone Star). As good as his songwriting was, his voice was a weak spot, especially in the slicker mid-career albums. But it turned into an asset when he reverted to spare, soulful recordings later in his career, much as Johnny and Willie did.
Favorite album: The Silver Tongued Devil and I
Favorite song: Sunday Morning Coming Down
Favorite collaboration album: Full Moon (with Rita Coolidge)
Worst album: A Star is Born (soundtrack)
Compared to expectations: same
Recommendation: worth a listen as a solid 2nd-tier among country voices, but as a 1st tier for songwriting
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