Killin' Time

1	Straight from the Factory 2:19
2	A Better Man 3:04
3	Nobody's Home 3:29
4	Walkin' Away 2:48
5	You're Gonna Leave Me Again 3:43
6	I'll Be Gone 2:29
7	Nothing's News 3:03
8	Winding Down 3:38
9	Killin' Time 2:48
10	Live and Learn 3:14

Barnes & Noble

When Killin' Time was released in 1989, Clint Black was immediately crowned king of the New Traditionalists, ahead even of fellow rookie Garth Brooks. Black formed a bridge to country for disaffected rock fans, showing a firm grasp of traditional country and the lyrical sophistication of '70s singer-songwriters. "Straight from the Factory" is a jaunty piece of Texas swing, and the hit "A Better Man" showcases Black's knack for marrying evocative lyrics with hard-country sounds. "Nobody's Home" is the best kind of country weeper, and Black's twang-and-moan on the title tune is the perfect blend of Texas blues and Bakersfield honky-tonk. "I'll Be Gone" is a fiery two-stepper that Buck Owens wouldn't mind borrowing, and George Jones would probably love to wrap his voice around "You're Gonna Leave Me." All told, Killin' Time announced the arrival of one of country's classiest acts; ten years later it still sounds as vibrant and fresh as when it was new. Bob Cannon

All Music Guide

Clint Black's accessible brand of Texas country burned up the charts upon its release, selling two million copies and yielding the hit singles "Better Man," "Killin' Time," "Nobody's Home," "Walkin' Away," and "Nothing's News." Brian Mansfield