The Ballad of Dood and Juanita
The Ballad of Dood and Juanita is the seventh studio album by American country music singer-songwriter Sturgill Simpson, released on August 20, 2021. Simpson describes the album as "traditional country, bluegrass and mountain music, including gospel and a cappella." Willie Nelson guests on the song "Juanita".[3] Simpson wrote and recorded the album in a week,[4] and it has been described as a concept album "about love among the legends of the Kentucky frontier".[1]
| The Ballad of Dood and Juanita | ||||
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| Released | August 20, 2021 | |||
| Recorded | 2021 | |||
| Genre | Bluegrass[1] | |||
| Length | 27:46 | |||
| Label | High Top Mountain | |||
| Producer | Sturgill Simpson | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| NME |   [2] |
| Pitchfork | 7.4/10[1] |
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Prologue" | 1:01 |
| 2. | "Ol' Dood"" ((Part I)) | 2:57 |
| 3. | "One in the Saddle, One on the Ground" | 3:15 |
| 4. | "Shamrock" | 4:40 |
| 5. | "Played Out" | 3:25 |
| 6. | "Sam" | 1:12 |
| 7. | "Juanita" (featuring Willie Nelson) | 3:40 |
| 8. | "Go in Peace" | 2:37 |
| 9. | "Epilogue" | 0:37 |
| 10. | "Ol' Dood" (Part II) | 4:22 |
| Total length: | 27:46 | |
Charts
| Chart (2021) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Scottish Albums (OCC)[5] | 47 |
| UK Independent Albums (OCC)[6] | 28 |
| US Billboard 200[7] | 23 |
| US Folk Albums (Billboard)[8] | 1 |
| US Independent Albums (Billboard)[9] | 4 |
| US Top Country Albums (Billboard)[10] | 3 |
References
- Currin, Grayson Haver (August 19, 2021). "Sturgill Simpson: The Ballad of Dood and Juanita Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
- Cooper, Leonie (August 20, 2021). "Sturgill Simpson – 'The Ballad of Dood & Juanita' review: a deft slice of sonic storytelling". NME. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
- Hudak, Joseph (July 21, 2021). "Sturgill Simpson Readies New Concept Album The Ballad of Dood & Juanita". Rolling Stone. Retrieved July 21, 2021.
- Jones, Abby (August 20, 2021). "Sturgill Simpson Shares Concept Album The Ballad of Dood and Juanita: Stream". Consequence. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
- "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 27, 2021.
- "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 27, 2021.
- "Sturgill Simpson Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
- "Sturgill Simpson Chart History (Top Americana/Folk Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
- "Sturgill Simpson Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
- "Sturgill Simpson Chart History (Top Country Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
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