What are three roots/Americana albums good for a date?

Remember in 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High' when Damone tells Mike Ratner to "whenever possible, put on side one of Led Zeppelin IV" on a date to guarantee some smoochin'? Well, it doesn't work, but I was thinking what are some Americana/roots albums that are perfect for first (or early) dates. Usually jazz or soul are go-to genres for the situation, but what roots music (bands, albums, songs) fits the bill?

1. The Wailin' Jennys-Firecracker
2. Jimmy LaFave-Cimarron Manifesto
3. Storyhill-self titled
4. Justin Townes Earle-Midnight at the Movies
5. Old Crow Medicine Show-self titled
6. Chuck Prophet-Soap & Water
7. Wilco-A.M. or Being There
8. Ryan Adams-Cold Roses
9. Rhett Miller-self titled
10. Neil Young-On the Beach (arguably 'Americana' but damn good nonetheless)


Brandon-RHR

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Permalink Reply by Red House Records on June 16, 2009 at 7:58am
Thanks Sean. I like The Grateful Dead suggestions.

Brandon
www.redhouserecords.com
Permalink Reply by denton fabrics on June 18, 2009 at 1:56pm
I forgot about the Jayhawks. Good choice.
Permalink Reply by Sean on June 18, 2009 at 6:28pm
I really think that record is one of those early 90s Americana gems. Some real Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers moments on that one.
Permalink Reply by Red House Records on June 18, 2009 at 1:58pm
I feel like we should compile everyone's responses into one killer mix.

Brandon-RHR
Permalink Reply by Kim Ruehl on June 18, 2009 at 6:33pm
Brandon - Maybe that's a new direction for RHR...
Permalink Reply by Red House Records on June 19, 2009 at 8:28am
Red House "Mixes for romancin'" I like it!

Brandon-RHR
Permalink Reply by Egon Danielson on June 20, 2009 at 7:18am
Okay, I don't know if Joni Mitchell could be considered Americana (Canadicana?), but I have definitely made out while "Blue" was spinning on the turntable. Also "Broken Things" by Julie Miller.
Permalink Reply by David Kucera on September 15, 2009 at 4:55am
Oh yes! Neil Young is, along with Dylan, one of THE Godfathers of Americana (American) music.
Permalink Reply by Tom Jennings on September 15, 2009 at 7:43am
my choice of music rarely inspires conversation amongst my friends, let alone mekkin' oot.
Permalink Reply by Truersound on September 17, 2009 at 9:35am
I would think something by Neko would fit the bill. Perhaps Gillian Welch - Time The Revelator. Pieta Brown - Remember The Sun possibly as well. hmmmm...I'm starting to see a theme here. I guess what I'm saying, is you need something sultry
Permalink Reply by taylor page on September 17, 2009 at 10:36am
Willie Nelson--Stardust
Greg Brown --Covenant
Cowboy Junkies--Trinity Sessions or Caution Horses
Bon Iver--For Emma, Forever Ago


Late one night/early one morning and many years ago, I made out to Side 1 of Neil Young's "Live Rust". By the time it ended, so had we.
Several years later, I made out to Chris Whitley's "Livin' with the Law", and we've been married now 16 years tomorrow!
Permalink Reply by Churchill Brauninger on September 17, 2009 at 2:29pm
"car wheels on a gravel road" was the soundtrack to dating the girl that I married. making dinners, killing jugs of vino, harmonizing & making love, all to Lucinda's best album.

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