Album: Don't Think Twice

Overview
"Don't Think Twice" is an influential album by the American c and w legend, Waylon Jennings, launched in 1970. The album consists of 11 tracks that display a mixture of Jennings' own original structures alongside other recognized nation and folk tunes. The record is thought about a classic example of the "outlaw nation" movement, a crossover subgenre combining conventional c and w with elements of rock and folk music, which would go on to specify a brand-new era in c and w. The album title originates from the Bob Dylan cover tune that Jennings included in the record.

Background
During the late 1960s, Waylon Jennings was struggling to establish his identity in the country music scene, and the recording of "Don't Think Twice" marked a crucial turning point in his career. At that time, the controling sound of country music was the polished and string-laden "Nashville Sound". Nevertheless, Jennings, together with other artists like Willie Nelson and Kris Kristofferson, were increasingly pressing the borders and introducing a rawer, more authentic noise in their music.

The beginning of "Don't Think Twice" can be traced back to Jennings' meetings and collaborations with famous singer-songwriter, Bob Dylan. They came across each other while working on the motion picture "Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid" in 1972. Dylan's folk-rock sensibilities had a profound impact on Jennings, and the album would include a renowned performance of Dylan's "Don't Think Twice It's Alright". The song, initially featured on Dylan's 1963 album "The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan", acted as a source of inspiration and an assisting force for the remainder of the record.

Tracklist and Style
The album is a compilation of tracks, both originals and covers, that exhibit the blend of outlaw nation and folk-rock styles. In addition to the title track, "Don't Think Twice", the tracklist includes the following tunes: "River Boy", "Twelfth of Never", "You're Young and You'll Forget", "Come Back and See Me", "The Race Is On", "No Regrets", "I Tremble for You", "You're Gon na Wonder About Me", "Anita, You're Dreaming", and "Yellow Haired Woman".

The music showcased in "Don't Think Twice" integrates various impacts, from the gritty lyrics and guitar-driven noise of criminal country to the poetic introspection of folk-rock. Jennings' soulful and expressive vocals bring an emotional depth to the tunes that encapsulate the diverse experiences of heartbreak, love, and looking for identity.

Reception and Legacy
"Don't Think Twice" was popular upon its release and assisted develop Waylon Jennings as one of the leaders of the outlaw nation genre. While it wasn't his first album, it was a vital stepping stone in defining the outlaw sound that would end up being synonymous with his name and build a strong fan following.

The album's blend of criminal nation and folk-rock styles would go on to influence a generation of artists across numerous genres, making it a seminal album in the history of c and w. "Don't Think Twice" works as a testament to the ingenuity of Jennings as an artist and the enduring appeal of criminal c and w. Although the 1970 release didn't make a substantial damage in the charts, the album laid the groundwork for Jennings' subsequent development albums like "Honky Tonk Heroes" and "This Time", which would make him one of country music's most successful and well known artists.