Sturgill Simpson - Mercury In Retrograde (Official Audio) 

This album makes my car go fast.

It's getting harder all the time to argue that Sturgill isn't a musical genius.

This whole song is kind of a middle finger at music journalists and media, and I kind of love it.

I love Sturgill"s attitude towards music. F** it I'm doing exactly what I want!!! and it sounds damn good. An original amongst the herd!

“If it’s not nuclear war, it’s gonna be a divine intervention.” What a powerful statement.

This album is a little bit like crack, I was hesitant to try it but after listening to it on repeat for the last day nothing else is really doing it for me

Leave this boy alone and let him sing his songs. 🤘Sturgill

Listened to this on the way to an ass chewing from a bunch of corporate fucks. I was worried about losing my job for treating my guys like humans BUT...this cured all that. I owned that 4 on 1 ass reaming, took no shit, lost no respect. Lost my job a few months later, directly due to owning that meeting, don't regret it AT ALL. This tune primed me for that, honestly helped save my humanity. Whole album did actually, never ever forget it.

UK Citizen here. America produces music/people like this. Ain't nothing wrong with America.

I am black and was raised on 50s, 60s 70s Pop, Rock, Soul and Country. I.was not a Sturgill fan until Netflix, so I was unaware of all the Nashville drama and angst over his 'style' and 'category'. My opinion, his 'category' is: GREAT MUSIC and SONGWRITING. PERIOD. I hope that helps. P.S., It somehow darkly reassuring that the country media scene is just as F*cked UP as pop rock soul and hip hop are. Corporate friggin America. gotta love it. (not really)

[Verse 1] I got a haircut in Norway When all the weight started pulling me down Smelling like a waterlogged wet dog Ain't no way to travel But as soon as I chopped it all off It just grew back, thick and brown I keep tugging on the thread Hoping it all might come unraveled I keep trying to throw it all away But it comes right back around [Verse 2] They come backstage and on my bus Pretending to be my friend Shaking hands behind grandstands All wearing the same old grin Oh, but none of them bother knocking Oh, they all just come on in Asking me what all my songs mean Wonderin' if they're all about them [Chorus] Mercury must be in retrograde again But at least it's not just hangin' around pretendin' to be my friend Oh, the road to Hell is paved with cruel intention If it's not nuclear war, it's gonna be a divine intervention [Verse 3] Living the dream makes a man wanna scream Light a match and burn it all down Head back home to the mountain Far away from the fool Of all the journalists and sycophants wielding their brands And all the traveling trophies and award show stands And all the haters wishing they was in my band Sorry boys, the bus is plumb full [Chorus] Mercury must be in retrograde again But at least it's not just hangin' around pretendin' to be my friend Oh, the road to Hell is paved with cruel intention If it's not nuclear war, it's gonna be a divine intervention [Instrumental] [Bridge] And there's nothing for me outside this hotel room But another letdown, lonely day Tour is almost over, and I'll be home soon And it's all been done two or three times anyway [Chorus] Mercury must be in retrograde again But at least it's not just hangin' around pretendin' to be my friend Oh, the road to Hell is paved with cruel intention If it's not nuclear war, it's gonna be a divine intervention

Watched Sound and Fury three times...the songs stuck in my head. I'm retired military so I can relate to the songs. Going on a road trip and I'm going to play everything.

Well this album is the best thing I have heard in the last 20 years.

Just discovered this guy through his Netflix anime. It's everything I want out of music right now.

My favorite all time artists are the people who say fuck everything and do what they want. Sturgill simpson is now one of my all time favorites.

i cant believe this came out almost 4 years ago now. It feels like just a few weeks ago I was skating around town with a big ass speaker in my backpack playing Sturgill songs on full volume

From turtles all the way down, to the best clock maker on Mars..... Sturgill Simpson translates to sheer genius.

Listened to this once added it to my favorites instantly.

Some of the most original stuff, Ive ever heard. Sturgills known for his traditional country stuff, but man, this is some kinda spaced out natural fit for him. Bad assery.....

One of the best albums of this young century. Sturgill proves you can be original and good.

To say Sturgill walks to the beat of a different drummer is a MASSIVE understatement. I wonder what else his has rattling around that head of his?

Listen very carefully. Genuine artists communicate through lyrics, metaphors and symbolism. They are trying to tell us something important. Don't just "hear" but listen. Don't just "watch" but see. Stay good and stay free.

Thank the universe for Sturgill Simpson. This song is FIRE.

This song gives me tingling up my neck. I think my nervous system likes it

The song alone is enough to send you down an interesting thought spiral. Paired with the mind-bending visuals in the Netflix special, this thing launches into the stratosphere. Sturgill Simpson THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!

I f***in love this guy

I have watched the anime 3 times already. i just cant get enough of this album.

This madlad FORGED a new category of music.

Found sturgill by Netflix now I can’t stop listening to it!!!

Best song on the album, hands down.

Sturgill is the one of the very best.

Sturgill Simpson=musical genius.🎶🎶🎶

Sturgill please consider making another album like this one. I will pay good fucking money for it

This is the best album of 2019. And two of my favourite bands of the past 20 years also released albums in 2019. THIS is a god damn masterpiece of art.

when i saw the music video for this song....i started to shed a tear. Not many songs do that. this is amazing.

Listening to this while Mercury is in retrograde today

This album is pure fire! Gracias Sturgill!

Album of the year

I first heard this song in a Hooters bar in Liverpool, UK...a core memory was made that day 😃

I feel like if I needed an album playing in the background while I drink a six pack of beer and watch the world’s last few minutes, this would be a pretty good choice.

God! I can't stop listening to this song!!! It's like crack to my ears....

FINALLY! BADASS ALBUM COVER TOO

How could Sturgill leave country music? By making an album no one could complain about. 🙂

An easy way to tell when an album is great....Every damn song on it is your favorite !!

Seriously? The exquisite Queen like bass line. Funky ass rock and roll at it’s rarest.

I caught the Netflix video now Iam addicted

How modern country should sound

"Yo Sturgill, how come this damn virus aint left us alone yet?" "Mercury must be in Retrograde again."

"Sorry boys, the bus is plum full" always gives me a laugh

Imagine, this man was high off his rockers when he wrote this and it has already become a timeless classic everyone can enjoy! What a madlad.

I really love this song.

he let the animators come up with the stories. he just did the music so this was the animators getting to create their vision of his music. everyone was literally creating without the usual restrictions one normally encounters in the entertainment biz. truly a great concept and a great album.

i had this album on repeat for months on end.... this is my favorite song on the whole album 💯💯💯

Best feel good song I've heard in ages, and on repeat.

I heard it once, and now on repeatn

Best song on the album.

Heard this song Saturday 9/28 on Sirius and thought it might have been 38 Special or a band from the 70s or 80s due to the vocals and keyboard. Thought I was late to the game only to find out the album dropped the previous day. Never heard of Sturgill but wow, a day and a half of listening to all his music I'm a fan. Living in ATL I guess I'll be making a trip to Nashvegas to catch him live! Love Pandora and Sirus as they play artist and cuts you will never hear on the crappy FM genre stations. Keep making music Sturgill, you are making new fans daily!

Im still obsessed with this song

Took me 43 years to find him now it’s all I listen to . Got some boots and a gun started watching yellow stone , I’m all in now .

Completely found this by accident. What a fucking jam

Sturg has done it again. Love this album.

Since the album arrived (yes, I still buy cd's), it's been in constant play in the truck, and this is definitely one of my favorite tracks on the album. Anxious to catch Sturgill in concert sometime soon.

It will only be divine. Dont worry be happy. Crank up the love. Way to go Stu.

This album is his Dark side of the moon.

This is my new favorite song!! 💜💜💜💜💜

"the Road to hell is paved with cruel intentions/ if its not Nuclear war its gunna be a divine intervention" just slaps as lyrics and someone needed to acknowledge it

My favorite song on the album

This song sounds like if Margaritaville survived a nuclear apocalypse.

This Guy's music resonates with your Soul.

This has such great lyrics with a almost surreal sound

This guy I swear is the modern embodiment of Waylon. Fantastically talented man.

The outlaws are evolvin’ And that’s quite okay

Listening to this in the last day the mercury retrograde of 2021

Damn never knew id be jammin to country music lmao

Some how I started levitating off my driver seat when I listened to this on the radio

Many of the great musicians are the ones who do exactly what they want with their music. When they make an album and it’s completely new from the last, when they don’t let people define their genre, nor the record labels put them in a box. Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Bon Iver ( to just name a few ) and yes, Sturgill. This album is rocking. Can’t wait to listen to it front to back.

I love this album. I'm a traditional country fan and loved your early stuff, so I was skeptical. I was wrong, and every time I listen to the album I like it more.

This guy will not be painted into a corner. I was hesitant at first, but this is growing on me fast.

Jesus, this song along with your others are just magic to the sarcastic soul ❤

Only Sturgill. One of the All-Time Greats!!! Ole!!!

When I first heard this album I was skeptical, but after listening to it a few times I am addicted to it. It is everything that I like about his music from the past with a fresh sound. I hope he keeps on doing his thing.

Going through third divorce; Sound & Fury saved my life and I know it sounds crazy; but I have discovered my passion for art again.

IN LOVE. Thank you, Sturgill. I get you, I get all of you.

did you think i wouldnt . 💚 i always will

Best song on the album. Man this album has really grown on me.

I Love this Sound!

Ah all the songs I didnt know this guy made

I love this whole album but this song in particular is my favourite. When mercury was actually in retrograde last year i started a running joke through out my school. Whenever something bad or weird would happen it would get blamed on mercury being in retrograde. I found this song and couldn't believe it I sent it to all my friends immediately.

This song is like Jeff Lynne co-wrote and produced a Bruce Springsteen record.

Favorite on the album.

While I'm sad I missed this album for the last 2 years, I've made up for it this past week.

I love this song! Literally have played it on repeat nonstop all morning

Living the dream makes a man want to scream if I had a Mach I’d burn it all down is my new favourite sentence

One of my favorite albums. It makes my soul happy.

There is HOPE for rock music. Like to buy the blue-ray to Sound and Fury. So I can listen to to the music on Dolby Atmos or HD DTS . I heard The Dead Don't Die. The song sounded like old country and western music from the 60's. I am 62 Have always liked Heavy Metal movie and soundtrack. In my Eyes, Ears, and Mind. Sound and Fury is the best. Brian Wilson is a Genius. We have a new Genius and his name is Sturgill Simpson.

This song and album are AMAZING! I've had it on Repeat all day.

absolutely love this one

Last track was something I would invade a city in an Anime to. I wanna play this at the beach.

One of my favorite songs on the album

Love it Sturgill, Every album you have put out is awesome. Thanks for sharing with the world! Peace