The band's 1988 release on Epic/Nashville refocused their sound on the Western swing and honky-tonk influences that defined their early career. This album marked a return to the vibrant, danceable sound that had made them stars in the 1970s.
- The album was produced by the band's frontman Ray Benson and veteran Nashville producer David Cole.
- This release featured a mix of original material and covers, including a rendition of the Merle Haggard classic "Tonight the Heartache's on Me."
- Western Standard Time reached number 34 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart.
Asleep at the Wheel is a country band from Pawhuska, Oklahoma, known for their revival of Western swing music. Western Standard Time was released in the midst of their third decade as a band, following a period of renewed activity and label changes.
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