| Artist | Chris Knight |
|---|---|
| Cover | The Trailer Tapes - Chris Knight.webp |
| Released | April 3, 2007 |
| Recorded | 1996 |
| Studio |
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| Genre | Country |
| Length | 39:16 |
| Label | Thirty Tigers |
| Producer | Ray Kennedy · Frank Liddell · Joe Hayden |
| Prev year | 2006 |
| Next year | 2008 |
The Trailer Tapes is the fifth overall album and first demo album by American country music artist Chris Knight. The album was released on April 3, 2007, via Thirty Tigers. It was co-produced by Ray Kennedy and Frank Liddell.[1]
Critical reception and legacy
Critics emphasized that while the recordings were originally demos, they revealed Knight to be a fully formed songwriter at an early stage in his career.[2]
Although a few tracks, such as "Spike Drivin' Blues" and "Leaving Souvenirs", were seen as less polished, the collection was generally praised as a valuable and essential addition to Knight's catalog.[3][4]
Track listing
All tracks written by Chris Knight.
Personnel
- Chris Knight – vocals, acoustic guitar
Production
- Frank Liddell – producer
- Joe Hayden – producer, engineer
- Ray Kennedy – producer, mixing, mastering
- John Drioli – production assistant
- Travis Hill – production assistant
- Mark Tucker – photography
- Chris Kro – design
- Rick Alter – management
Charts
| Chart (2007) | Peak position |
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References
- ^ Mervis, Scott (April 5, 2007). "Music Preview: Chris Knight reports from the 'Trailer'". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved September 14, 2025.
- ^ Berick, Michael. "The Trailer Tapes - Chris Knight : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved September 14, 2025.
- ^ Walker, John (2007). "The Trailer Tapes". Country Standard Time. Retrieved September 15, 2025.
- ^ MacIntosh, Dan (April 2, 2007). "Chris Knight: The Trailer Tapes". PopMatters. Retrieved September 14, 2025.