Midland The Last Resort: Greetings From vs Midland Barely Blue
Both are Midland CDs, so the choice comes down to catalog versus new material. The Last Resort: Greetings From is the 2021 full-length with 12 tracks, including "Two to Two Step" and "Adios Cowboy." Barely Blue is the 2024 follow-up on Big Machine with 8 tracks. Buy The Last Resort for the deeper, more varied set; buy Barely Blue for the newer, tighter record.
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Midland The Last Resort: Greetings From
Choose The Last Resort: Greetings From if you want Midland's 12-track album with the singles you already know and a full-length run of barroom country.
Pros
- 12 tracks, the most music per disc of the two
- Includes songs already familiar from radio and streaming
- Full-length album sequencing, not a short set
- Hardcore country sound with steel guitar and harmonies
Cons
- Older release, so you may already own it
- Label and release date not listed on the page
- No parental advisory info given
What separates them
| Midland The Last Resort: Greetings From | Midland Barely Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| Release | 2021 album (The Last Resort: Greetings From) | Released September 20, 2024 |
| Track count | 12 tracks | 8 tracks |
| Label | Not stated on the listing | Big Machine Records |
| Known songs | "Two to Two Step," "Adios Cowboy," "Longneck Way to Go" | Eight new songs, no singles named in the listing |
| Listening length | Longer full-length album | Short, concise album |
| Instrumentation | Steel guitar, thick harmonies | Traditional steel guitar |
| Format | CD, 1 disc | CD, 1 disc |
| Parental advisory | Not stated | None |
Price history
- Midland The Last Resort: Greetings From: lowest $12.98 on Nov 1 at CCMusic.com.
- Midland Barely Blue: lowest $6.70 on Nov 1 at Oldies.com.
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Specs compared
| Spec | Midland The Last Resort: Greetings From | Midland Barely Blue |
|---|---|---|
| Genre | Country | Country |
| Media | CD | — |
| Type | Music | — |
| Format | — | CD |
| Publisher | — | Big Machine Records |
| Age Range | — | ADULT |
| Music genre | — | Country |
| Media format | — | CD |
| Language | — | English |
| Number of tracks | — | 8 |
| Has parental advisory label | — | N |
Questions and answers
- Which is better for a first Midland CD?
- Start with The Last Resort: Greetings From. It has 12 tracks and the songs most people know, so it gives a fuller picture of the band. Barely Blue is the better pick once you already like them and want the new material.
- Which has more songs?
- The Last Resort: Greetings From has 12 tracks. Barely Blue has 8.
- Is Barely Blue worth buying if I own The Last Resort?
- Yes, if you want new Midland music. It is a separate 2024 album on Big Machine with eight songs, not a reissue or deluxe version of The Last Resort.
- Are both CDs or is one digital?
- Both are physical CDs, one disc each. Neither listing is a download or vinyl.
- Which one sounds more traditional?
- Both lean traditional, with steel guitar and close harmonies. The Last Resort is described as hardcore barroom country; Barely Blue is described as featuring traditional steel guitar across its eight songs.
- Do either have explicit lyrics?
- Barely Blue is listed with no parental advisory label. The Last Resort listing does not state a parental advisory status.