Willie Nelson Teatro 180g LP

Teatro is the 45th studio album, released in 1998, by American country music legend Willie Nelson. It contains tracks such as "The Maker," "I Never Cared for You," "Everywhere I Go," and more.

Harris and Nelson work so well together it's almost a shock they aren't always together. Lyrically, Nelson strides out ahead of all his late-'80s and early-'90s material, continuing the great strides he made with Spirit ... the poetry he spins is accessible, profound, and moving. Teatro is a special album, but it's part two of a story that began with Spirit, and both recordings should be heard in tandem with one another for the full effect. Striking, beautiful, and affecting, Teatro is a sonic film that displays its moving images in the minds and hearts of its listeners.

Back in the late '90s, producer Daniel Lanois nudged Willie Nelson out of his typical groove. He set the country legend up in an old movie theater in Oxnard and surrounding him with old friends (Emmylou Harris, Bobbie Nelson) and young guns (Brad Mehldau, Victor Indrizzo) for a recording session that gave a sundown glow to songs from Nelson's past. The resulting album still sounds revelatory, even on this decidedly quiet new vinyl pressing. Much like Cowboy Junkies' breakthrough The Trinity Session, listening to it is akin to sneaking into a private jam session or a house concert that you were technically invited to. The intimacy and empty space is audible throughout and it inspires Nelson to perform with hushed calm that feels miles away from the rowdy sound of his outlaw country heyday. As relaxed and comfortable as a well-worn pair of jeans.