Various Artists - Dark Country [Compilation]

"Dark Country" is a collaborative compilation (first of four) by various artists, published by the Extreme Music label. It's guitar-heavy country with a dark underlying tone.
I've decided to put up this album because it's simply great music that I enjoy listening. The original audio quality of the uploaded file is 128 kbps MP3. The whole album (and many others) are available for free streaming on Extreme Music's official site (links below).
Why upload something that's already available elsewhere? Well, KZbin is extremely popular, and usually the #1 stop for all music searches. My wish is simply for this music to become as widely available as possible.
No copyright infringement intended. If the copyright holder(s) want this removed, contact me and I'll take the video down immediately.
All music and art (c) by the respective musicians and Extreme Music.
Tracklist:
00:00 Blues Saraceno - Evil Ways (Justice Mix)
03:31 Robin Loxley & Jay Hawke - Crop Won't Ever Come
07:25 Blues Saraceno - Judgement Day
11:53 Blues Saraceno - Run On
15:25 Tombstone Three - Symmetry of the Cemetery
18:11 Nick Nolan - Hang 'em High
21:52 Nik Ammar - Guilty Man
24:41 Robin Loxley - Rain Down
28:07 Nick Nolan - Gunnin' for You
31:47 Nik Ammar - Diggin' my Own Grave
34:37 Robin Loxley - The Fear
37:44 Tombstone Three - Blackest Hour
41:32 Nik Ammar - The Burnin'
44:36 Robin Loxley & Jay Hawke - God Will Cut You Down
Buy the album:
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Extreme Music (official site): www.extrememusic.com/
Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/1l4PX6...
Links to other entries in the "Dark Country" series:
Dark Country 2: • Various Artists - Dark...
Dark Country 3: • Various Artists - Dark...
Dark Country 4: • Various Artists - Dark...

[@TheMaGidogs]

Sitting lonesome in my cabin in the deepest woods stirring into the fire. The glas of bourbon is almost empty but hey, life couldn't be better. Thanks for great mix of my favorit music.

[@Kaegis]

No place I'd rather be

[@neverdone9320]

A Rick of red oak a bottle guitar and good company is all any real American needs

[@DT-sb9sv]

Watching Wild Fires grow in the mountains and hanging with the dog in the middle of the desert with vodka and weed. Cheers

[@wehrewulf]

You have wifi in the deepest woods? Odd.

[@JosiahAndrewNavarro]

Yeah, I've been to Detroit.

[@WLW.]

Fantastic music. Most of them especially "Evil ways" have that sense of a Lone wolf cowboy walking down a dark neverending path.

[@lassekopp2850]

Andrew Woollard A walking Cowboy?

[@LoneKharnivore]

It's from a fantastic game called Rebel Galaxy.

[@kevincrady2831]

@@LoneKharnivore With a name like that, it sounds like the cowboy ought to have a rustbucket spaceship instead of being on foot. ;)

[@jlimacher74]

@@kevincrady2831 He does ;)

[@neuerito]

That was AJ Styles theme song in TNA too

[@PinkxxChampagne]

Headcanon: This is the kind of music Arthur listens to. Also, I love that Red Dead's soundtrack album looks exactly like Dark Country.

[@billflemming3049]

I've been walking this road all my life bill every song I doubt anybody out there to carry anything but we all walking shadow

[@romanpeneder415]

Is it just me or does anybody else feel totaly BADASS while listening to this

[@NattyStarGirl]

Same here.

[@samuel10125]

Playing Dragon Age Inquisition with it.

[@emanuelmihai554]

while driving my car , wearing my shabby lather cowboy hat.....

[@MrGrenardo]

I come to this

[@poposisa]

Yeah i killed my neighbor

[@patatakiaschanel4]

The best when feeling depressed......not even American and can feel this to the bone.

[@katsaras1]

00:00 Blues Saraceno - Evil Ways (Justice Mix) 03:31 Robin Loxley & Jay Hawke - Crop Won't Ever Come 07:25 Blues Saraceno - Judgement Day 11:53 Blues Saraceno - Run On 15:25 Tombstone Three - Symmetry of the Cemetery 18:11 Nick Nolan - Hang 'em High 21:52 Nik Ammar - Guilty Man 24:41 Robin Loxley - Rain Down 28:07 Nick Nolan - Gunnin' for You 31:47 Nik Ammar - Diggin' my Own Grave 34:37 Robin Loxley - The Fear 37:44 Tombstone Three - Blackest Hour 41:32 Nik Ammar - The Burnin' 44:36 Robin Loxley & Jay Hawke - God Will Cut You Down

[@archstanton5311]

Andreas upsidedown Aw man, appreciated!

[@thermosifounes]

einai kai sthn perigrafh re man

[@user-fv9dy7ye1g]

храни тебя бог, добрый человек

[@AleckMadd]

Татьяна Колесникова , в описании все равно есть)

[@hulfe2514]

Hey, come back and just look at the time bar, it is something new and I LOVE it!

[@mindtrickskiller2766]

Perfect mixture between country, blues, and rock. Throw in a little bluegrass every now and then to keep things interesting and you’ve got yourself some dark country.

[@decjorden7112]

It is the bollocks it is so so great

[@christianjosephkarner]

I´m 44 but have never heard about this music genre but I find this amazing.

[@vals3163]

I am 41, heard country, heard hard rock and heavy metal but this combination is quite awesome! Agree with you

[@jacobgivens6690]

I can see the old traditional grit and fire coming back into the hearts of the people these days. Glad they finally remembered.

[@CeciliaOfSweden]

Dark Country was not a gengre of music I knew existed. And I never thought it was missing in my life.

[@priestof1]

Well damn, found home.

[@robinstone1196]

just when you think youve heard it all.......................you fall upon something hidden just to slap you in the face to say "youll never hear it all"

[@scottnichols3450]

Ain't that the truth. Nick Cani got me started with Dark Country, and now another winner, many thanks!

[@midnightchurningspriteshaq8533]

I built my second floor to this music.

[@proximagravity3581]

Brother ❤️

[@blau4635]

me too brother yeehaw

[@petraszemgulys2305]

Hell yes. This is what country music is supposed to be- Amazing story telling and raw emotion.🤠👍❤

[@iLuvHardStyle]

I didn't know DARK country was a thing.. this is amazing!

[@Gemini_Billy]

Neither did I. I'm not a country music fan but really enjoying this

[@billflemming3049]

Sounds like you're bored don't be listening to

[@terminatare-yt1943]

Yep the best thing that ever happened With country music

[@NoSignofSanity]

Add "dark" to anything and it becomes way damn better

[@thallysnascimento7350]

@@NoSignofSanity That's true.

[@daveb1385]

I am so grateful I happened upon this Gold. Honest talent...

[@valgarisericsson6945]

me too took me years man

[@patrickbodette4554]

Does this genre go by a different name? It's fantastic, and I need more.

[@mbloom99]

I've noticed these names with this kind of music: dark country, dark western, gothic western.

[@mattbrook3289]

ive also heard it referred to as "darkwoods country" or "swamp country"

[@kellennicholson4488]

You should check out my playlist "Relaxing Music". I think you would love it. If you don't want to, you don't have to though.

[@Dultus]

Blues Saraceno is great and they do fantastic music. :)

[@gun5l1ng3r2]

Everyone's talking about Red Dead Redemption and cowboy stuff but I think this music is just as awesome as to listening to rock. IOW it's really good just to listen to everyday everytime.

[@katiaplantscientist]

I like how each song has a story to it and how it shows different aspects of the Wild West culture.

[@pparker1964]

I feel so alive listening to this music. It motivates me. I just want to pick up a Guitar and play along. (LOVE IT)

[@martinavondran6712]

Realy nice 🖤

[@prometheus2938]

I´d never heard country-music like this before

[@DementedCaver]

Hank III has a nice little tune about that. ;)

[@courperationX]

That's because you've never heard country before. Too bad we apparently need a whole new genre just to get it back.

[@tenaciouspoetry]

@@courperationX couldn't have said it better myself

[@errykflows8683]

"Gothic Country" has been Around For YEARS (IT Just ... "AIN'T" ... 'PC')❗️ Country-Boy "CAN" Survive

[@ethandoessomestuff...8949]

This is old school country mixed in with some blues.

[@mafel5557]

I can feel my testosterone level rising.

[@michaelkingsbury4305]

Try listening to Nordic Pagan Metal. I'm 60 and have the testosterone of a 19 year-old without medication.

[@meribethhouck9905]

Must be why my boob sprouted a chest hair. Thanks for the warning.

[@mikecicchillo]

Very good. Love country music. Its making more of a comeback here in the UK. Lots of folk stuff even sea shantys. Love this it's quite bluesy, bit of rock in the mix. Nice. More...much more.

[@stephenbrown5844]

😄👍

[@chase7466]

after watching the punisher, this is my favorite type of genre now.

[@joelcardoza9238]

Prince...same wtf!!

[@RealSteveLarry]

dark country is one of the best types of music unlike that terrible Luke Bryan crap

[@greenleafycabbage8715]

Welcome to the real world kid. This world is not made up of cupcakes and rainbows

[@vernonfoster2566]

My Brother turned me on to Dark County and glad he did . Love it!

[@user-ol3tw5sv3g]

Мне нравится!!! Теперь это моё любимое музыкальное направление!!!

[@Candybober134]

Это куда это?

[@demoworldplayer]

Dark Country is probably my favorite style of Country.

[@scrainbow1234]

THIS NEEDS TO BE ON THE RADIO

[@sarahmerrifield2394]

My 19 yr old daughter who usually listens to hip hop and rap turned me on to this genre and I LOVE IT!!!

[@abellowfrombelow134]

One particularly windy day, Ghost Riders fell off the sky and crash-landed into the House of the Rising Sun, just as Roland Deschain rode by on a horse with no name. And that's how dark country was born.

[@Pitcon]

I salute you for your Dark Tower reference.

[@Olv_Matheus]

When John Marston is climbing up the hill to get Mika Bell it should be playing Run On.

[@RodrigoMartinez-yb6ti]

Ñp

[@kareld.3619]

This list is incredibly amazing. I did not know of this music, so thank you for introducing me!

[@malikheruelshabbazz]

i am absolutely NOT a fan of country. but this is so damn good, i don't even consider it country. yet, it is.. good stuff.

[@MrVibes-tj3ie]

I hate it when people say this. Just because yiu don't like puke Bryan or newer country music doesn't mean you don't like country. Clearly if you like this subgenre, you do in fact like country

[@jennifervandale8526]

@@MrVibes-tj3ie ppp

[@kevincrady2831]

I think it might make more sense to call this "Western" rather than "Country," since the songs are usually about gunslingers, the Old West, and the Devil, rather than big pickup trucks and small-town honky tonks in the South.

[@wernerf8678]

Same here.You should listen to Ghoultown also.Just learned about this group too!!!

[@lionseries100]

@@MrVibes-tj3ie What is the Name of this Subgenre. I need to Know

[@Javagawd]

Thanks for this, I'm a hard rocker not deathmetal or screamo, I just love a good, strong, hard beat in my music. I cranked up the game Rebel Galaxy for the first time and DAMN!! didn't even play the game, just listened to the music! I had to look up the style because I REALLY want to be jamming to this while on my Motorcycle and found your post. Perfect. Thanks again!

[@ravenmasters2467]

its kinda frowned on to answer a 4 year old post (not sure you still get notified after so many years) but i discovered this whole new world of music through Rebel Galaxy too. Bought the game on the strength of that 'Evil Ways'. I didnt like the game... probably spent 2 hours playing and gave up on it... but it was money well spent.

[@vals3163]

Love this! Can listen to this when I am happy, sad, melancholic, depressive and all other fucked up moods I go through

[@Kenhenderson97]

This is inspiring stuff. Sick of the canned stuff outta Nashville. This is for real!

[@53100larry]

Hey Leute--eine klasse Compilation !!!

[@daxfrost5942]

This is my fuckin theme music.

[@enc8366]

Just flippin through when I ran into this I guess today was my lucky day its great

[@chriswhite7244]

Why

[@jamiewebb902]

This takes me back to the good days, of stilling dads beer and skipping school.lol

[@xavierpena8090]

First time to ever hear this genre...and I'm lovin' it!

[@syrenadurager]

full sound blasting thru headphones, head rocking, loving the tunes. Ad breaks in and all comes to a screeching halt for a second. lol. loving the music I am hearing.

[@jamesgreene6364]

Then buy a subscription to KZbin fuck the ads commercials and whatever just music only allday eerrr day buddyy

[@ravenmasters2467]

(COUGH) uBlock Origin (Cough) i dont remember the last time i saw/heard an ad, years probably... and i use KZbin for hours every day.

[@user-ri9re5ye3p]

It's not too bad. Better than that bubble gum "country" shit they play on the radio...

[@Dienaris]

... said man who listen TLC (facepalm)

[@greenleafycabbage8715]

That shit your talking about still requires guitar skills.

[@eddybrevet6816]

This stuff is dark, what we here hear is the happy horse shit type, twang and beer, just goes to show the divisions this country must endure

[@kk-om5zm]

τηε θιδ μλν...καλό ΄΄΄πολύ καλό...

[@eddybrevet6816]

@@kk-om5zm say in English?

[@wildgentlesky]

About a decade ago I was camped in the dunes in Portugal, and would listen to a radio programme in the evenings called 'Coyot'. This was the music style he played, and back then it was known as 'Desert rock' or maybe 'Desert Blues'.

[@wildgentlesky]

Perhaps Calexico was the best known early band in the genre.

[@wildgentlesky]

Even earlier were some of the Spaghetti western tracks. Still good stuff.

[@validolbestsovestniy8659]

да ващее круть несусветная!!! я очень долго искал жанр этого блюза а тут на тебе подборочка!!! залепись звукан

[@kriegtech1651]

Это кантри

[@clip5493]

@@kriegtech1651 dark*

[@basedlegionary6877]

Awesome for playing Red Dead Redemption.

[@willl676]

Or Fallout New Vegas

[@garfieldsworld7920]

Or COD zombies?

[@alexroskyar]

I wish it was in the game

[@matg2579]

Si wn ,, por lo mismo busque estos temas pa puro jugar red xdd

[@choogheem]

Rebel Galaxy - part of the soundtrack

[@jestemwlodzimierz]

Thanks Desert Rangers. Probably would never get into this music without you ;-)

[@medicbabe2ID]

Yesterday: bought one of the largest production revolvers on the market, following a long held dream grounded in my desert Southwestern heritage. I squeeeee'd. 🤠 Today: discovered this channel and made the most badass playlist in my library. My planets must be perfectly aligned or something.

[@eulashipman8209]

I love this. Hate the commercials but I wish I could find out more about the guy singing

[@LAHover]

Great mix! did not have to skip a bunch of song to get to the good stuff!

[@JoseBatista-vr5xu]

Descobri blues serrano.quando vivia en Barcelona Espanha junto com craker blues uma americana outra brasileira as duas bandas son ótimas vale a pena ouvir

[@hadoken5402]

I've just discovered dark country. By the gods it's great.

[@alexroskyar]

this playlist is just what I was looking for. Sitting alone after a few cold ones reflecting on my past

[@donvergas4855]

Great compilation for working on/cleaning guns, or reloading mags after a long day at the range.

[@AllTheGoodNamesGoneReally]

Yeah! Just found some stuff for my thunderstorm playlist (nasty downpour right now)

[@simonandrews8809]

Restores my faith in music

[@Cozy.Mood.B]

This gives me heavy, potent CW's Supernatural vibes... I'm in love.

[@carolynbenner8012]

thanks to all the artists who made this music possible!

[@raivadesanto]

Too many options of where to be and go, what to do or what to feel, whether being alone or with a group of people. Honestly, I'm a metal head, but... This is another level for me (major A+). Thank you for nice gesture of bringing this music to wider audiences. 😘

[@codmobile3319]

I am a metal head too. This shit rocks.

[@cenispickdock]

a hill listened to this and it turned to a cliff edge from the sheer edginess

[@meow999meow]

Thanks for the upload, really enjoy this type of music.

[@DalalIsaac]

Thanks to the KZbin suggestions, this is a really awesome mix. Thank you for sharing ❤️

[@lorihoop3831]

I don't like country music in general, but I am in LOVE with this. Wow. Mind blown!🔥🔥

[@CowboyMusicArt-pb8qu]

My friend, Thank you for your hard work in making the video. I enjoyed the good video. Have a happy day.

[@jasongrady8590]

Very nice compilation! Thanks for uploading this! =D

[@bruhhunter8258]

i always come back to this one... it's just too epic to forget.

[@julianamota6585]

Your vídeo compilation make my day better listen to this musics ... so good, thank you! Peace

[@elviraarriaga1424]

Awesome music and thumbnail of the dark country cowboy

[@antoniopapale4123]

I've never heard about this genre until today. Facebook brought me here and I'm digging it!

[@user-dm5jn5um1q]

Офигенная музыка!

[@imperfectpairing2000]

This is my new favorite station. This is an AMAZING mix!

[@mystedaisamantha9721]

Listening to this for first time.by found it.it's fantastic. Love and light England. ;-)

[@user-dq4wd7sb1b]

Славная подборка !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@MrGrenardo]

That Nik Ammar guy is so fucking epic!!

[@blau4635]

+1

[@tribalspirit7260]

awesome compilation. Great work!

[@junesilinski7709]

Thanks for the awesome playlist !

[@arneassmann6529]

WEll DONE - GOOD STUFF Aceman

[@Schelm12]

Irgendwie mag ich diese art von Musik, Country! Thumb up

[@GoldenRizar...]

👍👍👍👍

[@jeamon1437]

Anyone else thinking of Rebel Galaxy? I think that game got its edge from the awesome soundtrack, and already the first track sent me back to that game. Perfect Space-Trucker/Mercenary/Militia/Trader/Miner music!! Love it

[@felipebernardes7179]

I see lots of people talking about playing red dead redemption while listening to the playlist, but do not forget you can ride a horse or you can ride a motorcycle, but you'll be always a rider. This soundtrack fits for both.

[@Turkeyboots85]

Really GREAT mix, love it!

[@okamihikuro1401]

Thank you for this compilation! God bless you!

[@kaliin456]

..every single song is a blast! thanks!!

[@amidiao6421]

Splendid background music ! I love it 💕 Peace on your way to you and all who are reading this 🙏

[@saqeber]

Great music. The best for the end of one's hard day. Thank you!

[@greenhorn6582]

Very fine collection :)

[@kevnar]

My uncle thinks rock n' roll is "devil music", but country is just fine. I should show him this.

[@pooplup111]

Normally don't like country, but this is legitimately really Cool!

[@christina9828]

There's only room for one sheriff in this town...

[@jocosesonata]

I'm more than fine being the deputy.

[@TBM1121]

peyton manning?

[@neurossis]

melancolic and relaxing thanks for sharing

[@Xaelrik]

Perfect to read The Dark Tower

[@saqeber]

❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥 perfect!!

[@sarah4293]

Viciei nas músicas desse gênero! Vou baixar uma tonelada delas!😹

[@emersonpaixaogaioleiro1707]

Sarah eu tbm.nunca me interessei mas agora gamei

[@higorvieira1858]

Assiste a série Sons Of Anarchy

[@brunoburigo3667]

Eu sou apaixonado por rock contrry

[@saqeber]

So good! Thank you for your work - I like it!😎👍

[@terminatare-yt1943]

This is the best genre of music it can’t get any better !!!!!

[@jessebarbosa9634]

Gostei muito desta compilação, obrigado.

[@adrianjakiel5724]

well done, you add something what I looking :)

[@giacjack]

Damn i need a cigar , and i don't smoke

[@nahuelemilianonicolini3339]

Excellent to play Six Guns

[@magnificentgoldie2893]

Great music! Thank you up loader! 😺🤠

[@TheCaptainFrakass]

Thank you for a playlist :)

[@PabloPazosGutierrez]

instant favourite

[@bbrow31]

Discovery channel been holding out on us 😂😂