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I was totally entranced from the beginning of this album. Such a great voice and incredibly beautiful ballads. The band is so tactful and delicate when they need to be. There were a handful of songs where I just closed my eyes and listened. This is my first listen to Nanci Griffith and it was great.
Really lovely.
I absolutely love Nanci Griffith and this is one of her best. She was an amazing songwriter and the beauty and honesty of her lyrics always hits me hard. Her songs are so truthful and ache with a lived sincerity that they often bring me to tears. So many good ones here starting with the 1-2 punch of the title song and "Love at the Five and Dime." I also love the closing song "The Wing and the Wheel." She cuts through cynicism and gets to the heart every time. My favorite album by her is "Flyer" which should absolutely be on this list as well as "Songs From Another Room," her album of covers. She was also an amazing collaborater and there are always many great guests, here including Lyle Lovett.
this shit fuckin rocks
Really lovely Americana! 😍
What America should sound like, always.
Have been a massive Nanci Griffith fan ever since hearing one of her songs about fifteen years ago. Now I am not generally a fan of country music but Nanci's lyrics are free from the fakeness and simplistic jingoism that infests so much of country music. So that just leaves great music, great lyrics and a fantastic voice. What more can you ask for? (well a nice drink is always appreciated).
Sometimes music sounds like what comfort food feels like. This is that music. So comfortable.
This album feels like the epitome of the best an exercise like this can be: the discovery of something that I should have known long ago, which I never knew I was looking for, and yet that slots right into a hole somewhere and illuminates it. Favorites: St. Olav’s Gate, Love At The Five and Dime, The Wing and the Wheel, Goin Gone, Banks of the Pontchartrain
Nanci, you stole my heart. Lovely, just lovely.
Very relaxing in the background
I reckon this is pretty phenomenal 9/10
Easy listen. Great vocal work and instrumentals!
Great album. Griffith's voice sounds like Stevie Nicks with some higher country inflections thrown in. Instruments change up just enough to not all sound the same from song to song. Really well done and will listen again in the future.
This shit makes me wanna two-step. I positively jammed to multiple songs. The end of the album got a little less interesting but not enough to lose a star.
such a pretty album, like this “country” music
I can remember hearing Nanci Griffith playing and singing songs while I was driving across the country on Interstate 20. The show was one of those syndicated music programs that play on NPR stations on the weekends. She told a little story about "Love At The Five & Dime" and played it. I was still listening to a lot of country and folk music then. I was sad when I drove out of range of that radio station while she was still performing. Nanci has a way with words and her voice is angelic to my ears.
It sure as hell seems like it.
Thoroughly beautiful. I’m not sure what some of these reviewers are hearing. Nothing less than a perfect song in sight.
lovely album. What a gem. Lyrics, vocals, instrumentation, everything comes together in a beautiful package. Great album.
enjoyable!
I hear some Iris demint in there! Really enjoyed the album, can see myself listening to it again
## In-Depth Review: *The Last Of The True Believers* by Nanci Griffith Nanci Griffith’s 1986 album *The Last Of The True Believers* stands as a pivotal work in her career and in the broader landscape of American country-folk music. This review explores the album’s lyrics, music, production, themes, and influence, providing a balanced assessment of its strengths and weaknesses. --- ## **Lyrics** Griffith’s songwriting is the heart of this album. Her lyrics are celebrated for their narrative depth, emotional clarity, and evocative detail. Rather than relying on plot twists or clever punchlines, Griffith tells stories that feel lived-in and authentic, focusing on ordinary people and everyday experiences[3]. Her songs are rooted in the traditions of Texas storytelling—rich in imagery, attentive to the small moments that define lives, and always empathetic. - **Storytelling:** Tracks like “Love at the Five and Dime” and “Banks of the Pontchartrain” exemplify her ability to craft vignettes that are both specific and universal. She paints scenes of romance, longing, and nostalgia, often set in small-town America, with a gentle touch that avoids sentimentality[1][3]. - **Character and Place:** Griffith’s lyrics are populated by working girls, dreamers, and wanderers. She has a gift for capturing the hopes and disappointments of her characters, often using place as a metaphor for emotional states[3]. - **Poetic Simplicity:** Her language is direct but poetic, achieving emotional resonance without overwrought phrasing. For example, in “It’s Just Another Morning Here,” she writes, “The telephone is ringin' in the middle of the night / And I pull the bed clothes higher / Will it stop calling out if I turn on the light?”—a simple but powerful depiction of anxiety and longing[3]. **Pros:** - Consistently strong storytelling - Vivid imagery and relatable characters - Emotional honesty without melodrama **Cons:** - Some listeners may find the lyrics too understated or lacking in dramatic tension - Occasional repetitiveness in themes --- ## **Music** Musically, *The Last Of The True Believers* marks Griffith’s shift from her earlier folk roots toward a more country-oriented sound, while still retaining the intimacy and warmth of her previous work[1][5]. - **Instrumentation:** The album features a classic country palette—acoustic guitar, pedal steel, fiddle, autoharp, and light percussion. The arrangements are tasteful and restrained, serving the songs without overwhelming them[1][4]. - **Melodic Strength:** Griffith’s melodies are memorable and singable, often tinged with a gentle melancholy. Songs like “Looking for the Time (Workin’ Girl)” and “St. Olav’s Gate” showcase her knack for crafting tunes that linger in the mind[1]. - **Vocal Performance:** Her voice is distinct—clear, warm, and slightly plaintive. It conveys vulnerability and strength in equal measure, gliding effortlessly over the arrangements and bringing the stories to life[1]. **Pros:** - Beautiful, understated arrangements - Strong, memorable melodies - Griffith’s expressive and inviting vocals **Cons:** - Some may find the production too polished or the sound too gentle for their taste - Lack of musical variety might make the album feel homogeneous to some listeners --- ## **Production** Produced by Jim Rooney and Nanci Griffith herself, the album was recorded at Cowboy Arms in Nashville, Tennessee[5]. The production is clean and unobtrusive, allowing the songs and Griffith’s voice to remain front and center. - **Clarity and Balance:** The mix is well-balanced, with each instrument given space to breathe. The production enhances the warmth and intimacy of the material, avoiding the slickness that characterized much of mainstream country in the 1980s[1]. - **Supporting Musicians:** The album features a roster of talented session players and harmony vocalists, including Maura O’Connell and members of the “Prose & Cons Harmony Choir.” Their contributions add texture and depth without distracting from Griffith’s performance[4]. **Pros:** - Warm, organic sound that suits the material - Excellent musicianship and tasteful arrangements - Production supports rather than overshadows the songs **Cons:** - Some may find the production too safe or lacking in edge - The gentle approach may not appeal to those seeking more adventurous sounds --- ## **Themes** *The Last Of The True Believers* explores themes of nostalgia, love, longing, resilience, and the passage of time. - **Nostalgia and Memory:** Many songs look back with a bittersweet sense of longing, celebrating the beauty and pain of remembered places and relationships (“Banks of the Pontchartrain,” “Love at the Five and Dime”)[1][3]. - **Everyday Struggles:** Griffith gives voice to working-class characters and the quiet dignity of ordinary life (“Looking for the Time (Workin’ Girl)”)[1]. - **Hope and Resilience:** Despite the melancholy undertones, there is a persistent thread of hope and perseverance running through the album. The title track, “The Last of the True Believers,” is a testament to holding on to ideals in a changing world[1]. **Pros:** - Universal themes rendered with specificity and empathy - Emotional depth without sentimentality **Cons:** - The focus on nostalgia and longing may feel repetitive to some listeners - The gentle tone might lack urgency for those seeking more dramatic material --- ## **Influence and Legacy** Griffith’s influence extends far beyond her own recordings. She was a songwriter’s songwriter, admired by peers and covered by major artists[2]. - **Covers and Hits:** Two songs from this album—“Love at the Five and Dime” and “Goin’ Gone”—became country hits for Kathy Mattea, with the latter reaching number one[1][2][5]. Dolly Parton also covered Griffith’s work, further cementing her reputation as a gifted writer[2]. - **Genre Impact:** The album is credited with helping to preserve and revitalize the more thoughtful, narrative-driven side of country music during the 1980s, a period when the genre was becoming increasingly commercialized[1]. Griffith’s blend of folk and country—sometimes called “folkabilly”—influenced a generation of singer-songwriters who valued storytelling and authenticity[6]. - **Critical Reception:** While not a commercial blockbuster, the album was highly regarded by critics and fellow musicians. It helped Griffith secure a major label contract and remains a touchstone for fans of Americana and roots music[1][2][5]. **Pros:** - Significant influence on country and Americana songwriting - Revered by peers and covered by major artists - Helped bridge folk and country traditions **Cons:** - Despite critical acclaim, Griffith never achieved mainstream superstardom - Some critics and listeners found her style “too precious” or gentle for their tastes[6] --- ## **Pros and Cons Summary** | Pros | Cons | |---------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------| | Masterful storytelling and evocative lyrics | Lyrics may be too understated for some | | Warm, organic production that highlights the songs | Production may feel too safe or polished | | Memorable melodies and expressive vocals | Lack of musical variety | | Universal themes rendered with empathy and specificity | Gentle tone may lack urgency or dramatic tension | | Significant influence on country and Americana songwriting | Never achieved mainstream superstardom | | Admired by peers, covered by major artists | Some critics found her style too gentle or “precious” | --- ## **Conclusion** *The Last Of The True Believers* is a landmark album in Nanci Griffith’s discography and in the evolution of modern country-folk music. Its strengths lie in its lyrical storytelling, melodic beauty, and understated production, all anchored by Griffith’s distinctive voice and perspective. While its gentleness and lack of dramatic flair may not appeal to all listeners, the album’s authenticity, emotional depth, and influence are undeniable. For those who value narrative songwriting and the quieter, more reflective side of Americana, this album remains an essential listen—one that rewards repeated attention and continues to inspire artists decades after its release.
Makes me nostalgic for a time I never lived in
Love the vibe. I see why Apple Music refers to her twanginess lol. Very chill album to listen to. It feels like having great weather, a gentle breeze on a sunny day.
Really wonderful album. Gone too soon - should be thought of every time someone mentions Emmylou Harris or Linda Ronstadt. Top notch!
9.5/10
Some of the best country i've heard, fell in love with her voice through the album.
Lovely - a twangy pleasure from start to finish.
Gorgeous and understated, wall-to-wall full of great songs. Maybe the shiniest hidden gem that the generator has treated me to. Best song: Love at the Five & Dime
Another album that u remember my parents listening to so plus one for nostalgia
I'm pretty new to country and folk music and WOW. What an amazing album. I'll definitely be adding Nanci Griffith to the rotation moving forward!
Folksy old-school country with a voice reminiscent of Stevie Nicks. Loved it.
I grew up on country music but I have never heard of Nanci Griffith, granted when this album was released I was more into new wave & hair bands but I'm surprised I never heard anything (or maybe I did & I don't remember) from the late 70s and early 80s when my mom still controlled the radio. I'm going to check out more of her stuff.
The vocals are so soft, tender, and beautiful. The instrumentation adds a really nice touch to the entire album. The lyrics are nice.
Marvellous
Country Folk, pero en los 80, muy tranquilero pero mola para trabajar o cocinar y escuchar de fondo
Best song - Love At The Five & Dime
A Nashville album with pedal steel guitar like this is going to get a 5 star every single time from me. Put this in an enema and shoot it straight into my ass. Perfect music.
This is the voice I most closely associate with my mum. Except probably her own voice, and her mum's and okay excluding people from our immediate lives.
Such a lovely voice and talented songwriter
Today's album is like country folk, which has a genre title. It's called folkabilly, apparently. Pretty solid easy listening record. Nancy's like Emmylou Harris, Lucinda Williams, or, in modern music, like Alison Krauss. Favourite songs: St. Olav's Gate, Love's Found a Shoulder, Lookin' For the Time (Workin' Girl), Banks of The Pontchartrain, Love at the Five & Dime, More Than a Whisper, The Last of the True Believers, Goin' Gone, One of These Days, Fly By Night Least favourite songs: The Wing & the Wheel 5/5
Love her unique sound.
I love country music
Excellent
Country y folk. ¿Qué más puedo pedir? Voz preciosa.
Loved this
Mmm 5
She is an American treasure. 5 stars.
utterly charming
One of my favorite songs in college was "Once In a Very Blue Moon" by Nanci Griffith, which I had on a mix tape. It was nice to spend some time with her again today. This is lovely and it makes me wonder why she wasn't more of a country music superstar, since she does it so very well.
This was getting a 5 whether I loved it or not. Boy, did I love it!! My one complaint is how short the album is, and every time that I listened, it just seemed to get shorter. I wanted more.
Well this was lovely. More like this, please. More!
This was just the change of pace I’ve been needing on this project! Some steel guitar was music to my ears and Nanci’s songs were great! What a terrific listen!
My parents played a LOT of Nanci Griffith during my childhood (and Allison Krauss, Iris DeMent, etc) so I have a huge soft spot for that whole scene. Really enjoyed this though as far as NG albums go I prefer Other Voices, Other Rooms.
Fucking awesome made me really sad
This album blew me away. I wasn't expecting something so soft and soothing. Nanci's soft voice and lyrics sounds so comforting with the instrumentals adding a sense of nostalgia in every song. Honestly, as someone who thought that country music wasn't for me, it left me with a different opinion on the genre.
Superb
The haven't been a ton of first time listens that I've given five stars to but this one just hits right.
Superb songwriting. Great performances. Masterful.
Absolutely brilliant country, defies the usual stereotypes of the genre and delivers on every level. Enjoyable and comforting.
It's more lenient towards country music. It's really good. It's definitely an underrated country album that should be heard more, especially by country fans. Great album!
Not a country fan, but the more I listened the more I liked it. Pretty great album.
refreshing
Classic lady country hits different.
Very EmmyLou Harris-esque.
Smuk håbefuld melankolsk country. Stemningen på numrene er generelt varm og imødekommende, men med en underliggende melankoli, der går lige i hjertet.
Somewhere between early Taylor Swift and Emilliu Harris is Nanci Griffiths . Traditional girl country meets modern girl indie. Her voice carries the album through some slightly repetitive song structures . It combines so well with a steel guitar I find my self enchanted- sort of the opposite that Donald Fegan keyboard combo from steely Dan that leaves me so cold . I do find jaunty honky tonk style country to be very novelty song in vibes - the first bars on banks of Pontchartrain for example .
Surprised how much I liked this. Overly sweet, but everything works. Short an well executed.
Not to overstate the fact that I’m a country music fan—because I’m really not—but it’s nice to stumble across something different every once in a while, even if that “something different” happens to be 40 years old. Nanci Griffith’s The Last of the True Believers was a welcome change of pace after being inundated with countless punk rock bands, 1960s psychedelia, and what felt like twenty-seven David Bowie albums. (Okay, that last one might be a slight exaggeration, but you get the point.) With its twangy guitars, banjo, steel guitar, mandolin, and fiddle, the album delivers a warm slice of Americana. Better yet, none of those instruments feel overused or played up as clichés. Instead, they work together to create a sound that carefully straddles the line between Country and Folk, resulting in an album that’s both inviting and refreshingly understated.
The last of the true believer - 5/5 Love at the five & dime - 4/5 4/5 ✱✱✱✱ St. Olav's Gate - 5/5 More than a whisper - 5/5 Banks of the pontchartrain - 3/5 Lookin for the time (workin girl) - 4/5 Goin'Gone - 4/5 One of These Days - 3/5 Love's found a shoulder - 3/5 Fly by night - 4/5 The Wing & The Wheel - 5/5
Loved this! Could not have been a better evening for it. Shocked I have never heard of Nanci, probably been a little too tuned out of country.
Big fan of this! The optimistic/energized feeling you get here is really refreshing. The songs can be depressing lyrically, but they still make you want to dance (very fleetwood mac). The second half of the album was better - I love me a late bloomer My family listens to a LOT of country and I cant say ive come across any of these. Stoked to share them Best songs: Banks Of The Pontchartrain, Fly By Night, Last Of The True Believers
A truly lovely album. It might not be all that forceful musically, but it really got me. Hope to return to this.
Great storytelling
tickled my fancy... or something else, if you catch my drift?
She has a truly uplifting and enjoyable voice, does Nanci Griffith. And the songs are a world away from the boring MOR that most of the country artists have offered up on The Proj. There also seems to be some really sensitive and interesting uses of classic country instruments on here - plenty of twang but never too corny (I mean, it's a bit corny, but what's life without corn right?). A lovely find.
What does it say about my credibility that I gave Five Leaves Left a 3 yesterday and this a 4 on first listen? But honestly I loved this. Dynamite vocals/harmonies, beautiful songwriting, excellent hooks, crystal clear production. I’m either growing as a person or declining idk
at first i thought i couldn’t handle a full album of this but i was almost immediately proven wrong. i think nanci’s voice is so clear and pure and pretty and her love songs made me feel like i was in that little rose coloured world with her. would recommend to a friend who wants to feel light and loved.
I really enjoyed this unknown singer, I played it on repeat, good stories, and a fine fiddle.
Really came out nowhere, very emotional and moving songs. Makes you want to listen multiple times.
really enjoyed this
Am I really about to give this a four? 30 seconds in, I was already sure it was going to be a two, but the writing is excellent, the lyrics poignant. I think I liked it
I like it!
That was a pleasant surprise. Lovely vocals and songs, just made the morning bright. Some lap steel is a nice change from some of the grinding torture on here the last few days. Not bothered to look at the reviews on here because guessing all the country and folk hate will be in full force, funny how one of the roots of American music can be so quickly sidelined. It was a pleasant and different change to all the what has been common on here, and a good representation of the genre, nice listen - 4 Stars
Originally thinking halfway through that this was a 3 for me. But after the last couple songs and reading a bit about her (didn't know anything before getting the album on the list, didn't recognize the name), I'm reminded of John Prine and started feeling the lyrics. This was nice.
hell yeah
Так нежненько
Lo amé. Es muy tierno, la voz de Griffith se siente como una caricia. A su vez es tan confesional que logra conquistarte. Amo a las mujeres del folk.
Country-flavored folk and bluegrass with Bela Fleck and Lyle Lovett contributing. Naive-sounding with sweet voice, pedal steel, mandolin and dobro work. Very pretty.
I said this about George Jones earlier but when country music is just simple songs sung beautifully I really like it.
Enjoyed.
Sehr solides Country Album
Chillig
I wasn’t sure what yo expect on this one, but I really ended up loving it. Love her voice, love the old-ness to it. 4/17/26
excelente
Favs: Fly By Night, The Last of the True Believers, St. Olav’s Gate, Love At The Five and Dime Should it be on list: Yes
This was pretty good. Well played, well sung, good songs. No complaints.
really aching for country and this was really good
Thought this was pretty good. 3.8/5
Now this is country!
In yet another win for college radio, I heard Nanci Griffith for the first time on the Georgia Tech station, driving through Atlanta late one night. That particular song, "Drive-In Movies and Dashboard Lights", isn't here, but this one's definitely her best album I've heard. Part of me sort of wants to associate Nanci with Lucinda Williams, though it's not really a good comparison aside from both of them being women in country who aren't burning up the charts. Nanci's got a much thinner choice, her songs sound a bit more like they're radio-ready (even if only WREK plays them), and honestly she's really not nearly as good as Lucinda. But you know, I love her voice and sometimes you just want a nice country album! I'm glad to know about her, for sure.
Loved it
Lovely country tunes
Weekend country fair vibes. I like it.
Very personal and grounded, this is definitely a style of country I enjoy.
Lovely voice, very nice songs.
Undeniably pleasant.
This was good and up my alley but I didn’t find any standout songs but I’m sure Nanci has some. 3.5/5
Listened Before? N Wow, this is a very good country album. I haven't heard of her (that I remember), and that's a bit sad. I really enjoyed the whole thing beginning to end. Added to Library? Y Songs added to playlist: Love At The Five & Dime
Got to listen to this one while driving through the countryside. It was pretty great, just really calming tunes with great melodies and a great voice behind them.
Really enjoyed this after about 5 listens. A mix of Fleetwood Mac, but make it Tom Waits, but make it female. Lovely story telling and great production. Sounds beautiful on my headphones.
Don't think I'd ever heard of her before, so this was a pleasant surprise. It veers more toward country in the vocals than I prefer, but still a pleasant listen. Great instrumentals. Sounds like proto-Molly Tuttle. 4.1
This music is a balm for the soul.
I can taste the Cracker Barrel now, and it tastes SO good.
Very upbeat and fun. Having "Working Girl" start playing while I was driving to work this morning made me smile. I got sent down a rabbit hole about the pedal steel guitar trying to figure out what instrument was responsible for the twangy droning notes that are at the core of every 80's country song. It has strings, foot pedals, and knee pedals. What a cool instrument.
Not a country fan by any means but I really enjoyed this. Couple of tracks towards the end weren’t bad but nothing great and that cost it the full 5 stars
Very sweet voice. Gives me Dolly vibes.
Petite vibe Fleetwood Mac en un peu moins bien mais très sympa à écouter aussi
Simply gorgeous. A lovely discovery.
"The Last of the True Believers" is the fourth studio album by American singer and songwriter Nanci Griffith. Country is the lone Wiki-listed genre. Griffith "continued her turn toward a more country-oriented work than her folk-based first two albums." Griffith sang vocals and played acoustic guitar. Contributing musicians included Phillip Donnelly (electric guitar), Phil Alger (guitars), Rick West (guitar, mandolin), Ronnie Huskey Jr. (double bass), Ralph Vitello (piano), Lloyd Green (dobro, pedal steel), Béla Fleck (banjo), Mark O'Connor (mandolin, violin, mandola), John Catchings (cello), Kenny Malone (drums, percussion) and nine harmony vocalists including Lyle Lovett. The album opens with the self-titled "The Last of the True Believers" with strong, country-tinged lead vocals. Strong backing vocal harmonies as well. Piano, acoustic guitar and pedal steel. A mandolin solo, piano fills and strings. Very nice arrangements. Love, simple values and emotional resilience in a changing world. The beat gets slowed down in "Love at the Five and Dime." Softer vocals as Griffith sings about a couple from their teenage years through the hardships of life. Shout out to Woolworth's. The pedal steel is featured in this lovely song. Longing seems to be the theme in "More Than a Whisper." A gentle acoustic guitar with the piano more prevalent. Beautiful harmonies. Violin fills. My favorite song on the album. "Goin' Gone" has a melancholic start with the vocals, violin and soft drums. Pedal steel and acoustic guitar accents. Enduring love and devotion. Another lovely song. The music on this album is country-based but there are moments of Americana, folk, traditional and blues. Griffith has sweet, tender vocals reminding me of Neko Case. Outstanding backing harmonies. The main themes are longing, missing home and enduring love. The arrangements and production by Jim Rooney and Griffith are very good; the songs feature a number of different instruments (pedal steel, piano, violin, cello, mandolin and acoustic and electric guitars). There are a few excellent songs and the album as a whole is solid. Highly recommended for any country, Americana, folk or rock/pop fans.
Songs I saved: The last of the true believers Love at the five and dime More than a whisper Banks of the Pontchartrain Loves found a shoulder Fly by night
Never heard of Nanci Griffith before, but really enjoyed - nice Joan Baez, Bob Dylan, Janis Joplin kind of vibe
Lovely record. It’s nice to run into some country, real country, music here.
didnt think id like this as much as I did. it feels like having a picnic with your friends listening to this live and dancing in a grassy field while wearing flow skirts. so yeah 7/10
Never heard Griffith before and this immediately made me a fan - perfect representative of a mode of country I sometimes crave.
Like a warm summer's evening. Exquisite, deceptively simple writing and performances. May never be a huge favorite but is enchanting nonetheless.
Lovely!
This is a tender and touching album. It reminds of the Emmylou Harris classics. Nanci's voice is sweet and lyrical. And the compositions are rich with different layers of instrumentation. The songs are great and lingering.
If there is anything I am extremely thankful for when it comes to the 1001 albums to hear before you die list, it has to be the amount of new and quality Country music I have been exposed to as it was always such a blindspot for myself but now I feel like I am getting a decent education into some really solid artists and acts from all throughout the past 70 years. Nanci Griffith manages to not only make Country seem very refreshing and new here but adds such lovely atmospheres to her music that make each track here pop like individual flowers in a beautiful field. The writing here isn't anything groundbreaking or extremely thoughtful, but how everything is compiled together and organized through this short but sweet 35 minute project really helps make this into such a great and replayable project I will surely be returning to. Nuff said!!
Nice country album. Way better than the slop that's out now. Short and sweet and great vocals and love the steel guitar.
Some good soulful, thoughtful country tunes
I really enjoyed this one. She sounds like a proto-Dixie Chicks (they're The Chicks now) and I let this one play on repeat for a bit. My personal highlight here was More Than A Whisper.
Really enjoyed this one. Lots of influence on some modern artists like Kacey Musgraves. Will certainly return to it!
I really like this. That melancholic steel guitar country sound is so pure and nostalgic for me.
Finally, something I've never heard! Good stuff too.
Really lovely little album here. Totally unaware of Griffith before this, but she has a nice voice and the songs are catchy and literate and deep. A rewarding re-listen as you really hone in on the lyrics! Quite enjoyed this one.
did not think I was ever gonna like a country album (not sure if this is too country though) but it was good
Pretty nostalgic for me because my mom listened to this one Nancy Griffith live album about 4000 times when I was a kid but relistening to this and I do feel like it's some really solid female vocal country twinged Americana/folk. Super easy, enjoyable listen.
pleasantly surprised
I liked this! It wasn't amazing or anything, but I did enjoy several tracks.
Had never once heard of this person, but it's good!
Chill country vibes, easy to listen to
Favorite Track: Lookin for the Time
the harmonies are gorgeous, so are instruments so strings are so playful on the first track the warm vocal tone on the second track wow lookin for for the time is genuinely a good time wish there was a more variety of melodies but still a very pretty voice and tone throughout
4/5
really good
Not my favorite Nanci Griffith album but this is a great album. She has an amazing and distinctive voice. We lost her too soon.
Not my usual genre, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. I love her gentle style of singing, and there are some beautiful melodies.
I always love hearing some steel guitar and country twang. And especially on this list it breaks up the monotony of mediocre British rock. This wasn’t my personal favorite album but I still enjoyed it for what it is. A 3 is too neutral but a 4 is too high. I’m giving it a 4 though out of spite for all of the country haters here.
New to me, and she's a good songwriter, as well as performer. Quite nice.
A great old country sound with a beautiful voice, got a little repetitive but it was still nice and pleasant
I didn't expect much from the start, but I was pleasantly surprised. I'm not sure what to say, great voice, nice melodies. Really liked some of the stuff beimg done on One of These Days. I wasn't familiar with her, but I look forward to giving this one some more listens in the future.
Beautiful album. Not one that I'd throw into my mixtape playlist for driving around town, but definitely has beautiful songs that are keepers. 3.55 / 5 stars
The waxahatchee of the 80s? I liked it!
İt make my headache go away "Dance a little closer to me"
For something that's not my style, it's astounding
Such great sound throughout. Between the slide guitar sound and the violin in some of the songs, just made me love it all the more. I don't think it quite deserves a 5, but if I could do half stars it would get a 4.5.
this album is beautiful
Lovely listen
I think I prefer Nanci Griffith's more folk leaning stuff than this album which was solidly in the Nashville country camp, but it was a solid listen. Her voice is pristine, the guitar work and musicianship is wonderful. Doesn't grab me enough to get to 5, but it's better than a 3.
Didn't have high hopes for this, but it's actually quite nice. 3.5/5
(4) reminds me of the gilmore girls
Oh how I adore country music that tells stories. The simple charm in instrument paired with such a gorgeous voice never fails to enchant me. No I never expected to end up a country guy but here I am. Also darned be “Love at The Five & Dime” or I could have made a joke about the Woolworth product placement in the cover art.
calming
Wonderful folk/country/bluegrass record, really encompasses the best things about those genres. Love the clarity of Griffith's voice. Helps the listener focus in on the terric Prine-esque songwriting, that tells small town stories without the political toxicity of modern country. I liked the bluegrass tinged tracks especially, St Olavs Gate and The Banks of the Pontchartrain stood out.
Heartwarming, Glad I listened
I wasn’t familiar with Nanci Griffith prior to today, but I found The Last of the True Believers to be a pretty refreshing listen! I think that’s partially due to the music being legitimately good and partially due to it being only the seventh album from a solo female artist that I've been assigned so far. TLOTTB is an instant mood booster – I don’t think I could be sad, angry or anxious while listening to the LP with genuine intention. Griffith’s vocals have a warm, old-timey charm to them, the mixing is great (I love that I can pick out everything happening without much effort) and there are a few really solid instrumental solos that pop up from time to time. If there’s anything preventing me from giving this album five stars, it’s that not every track smashes it out of the park (though there are no truly bad songs here). Its musical direction also isn’t particularly unique – songs like "Landslide" by Fleetwood Mac kept coming to mind as I listened through the LP. It’s a good one, just not quite a top tier album for me! Highlights: The Last of the True Believers, Love at the Five & Dime, Banks of the Pontchartrain, Goin' Gone, One of These Days, Love's Found a Shoulder, The Wing & the Wheel
TWANG
Really pleasant country/folk. Nanci had a nice voice and the music is really enjoyable. Reminds me of folk music my family has listened to. Kind of makes me want quarter or half star ratings. Probably more like a 4.25 to me.
Great voice and lyrics. Shades of “Coal Miners Daughter”
Surprisingly good. I was groovin' to it. Definitively not a genre I listen to much, but this is a good one. 3.5/5
Angenehmer Country.
Actually thought this was quite good - it's sort of a pleasing/innocuous package at first, but I like some of the story-based lyrics and some of the more subtle musical flourishes with the steel guitar and dobro. There's definitely more Joni Mitchell and folk in here than classic country I would say. Could see listening to this alongside Alison Krauss to some degree although there's not much bluegrass.
Great country-folk that almost has a Celtic quality to it. Nanci's voice is great, and the songs are catchy. I like it!
Really surprised by how good this is.
I'm not a country guy and ery much not an 80s guy, either, but this vas very pretty. She has a gorgeous voice.
Stiekem is country muziek wel nog plezant
4/5. A strong singer with passionate and down-to-earth lyrics, it's not anything innovative or new but it is well done and very nice to listen to. With a wonderful backing company, she gets started right away and stays present all the way to the end. She finishes what she needs to stay, you feel like there should be more but just like life, it ends sooner than you expect. I can't say it changed me but I very much enjoyed it and isn't that what enjoying art is all about. Excited to explore more of her discography on my own time. Best Song: Fly By Night, The Last Of The True Believers, Goin' Gone
Sweet and sharp country, serving up vignettes of small town heartbreak with just the right amount of cooing sentimentality. Favourite tracks: Love at the Five & Dime, Banks of the Pontchartrain
Lol
Here for it. I wish there were more like Fly By Night. 3.8.
New to me and I like it
This is another of those "I heard of the artist but know nothing about them" albums. I read the Wikipedia page, and was not at all excited, and then read some reviews and was even less so. The album began and her voice immediately reminded me of Dolly Parton, who I don't really care for. But as the title song played on, I kinda liked it. and then Love At The Five & Dime came on and I really liked it. And then More Than A Whisper a couple of songs later and I began thinking I might just really love this album. The word that came to mind was charming, and each song solidified that thought. Even Lookin' For The Time, a not so charming story, I still found myself with that same grin on my face. There are a couple of songs that keep it from being a 5 for me, but this was such a pleasant surprise of a record.
This was refreshing after a bunch mediocre alternative/emo rock. As I get older I find that I like the older country music a lot more. There are always amazing players on these albums and I love Griffith’s voice - it’s always interesting, never boring.
A vibe
I really like this album. The production is VERY "1980s Rounder Records," but the songwriting is so solid. I've never sat with a ton of Nanci Griffith, but I will definitely check her out. 7/10
Schönes Countryalbum. Warum nicht? Warum hier? Warum nicht!
Beautiful country folk songs.
A banger.. country probably the genre with the highest hit rate on this list so far??
Seems the list is teaching me once again that it’s not all country music I dislike; it’s specifically modern country music that I can’t stand. This album was actually quite enjoyable.
I really enjoyed it
Very literate and easy going
This grew on me, and by the end, I was really won over. Quirky, adorable. Especially liked the closer, The Wing and the Wheel, which I hear a lot of in Waxahatchee, a more recent favorite.
Really liked this one! I thought it was a very nice, relaxing listen. I can certainly see myself returning to this.
That's some good country
I don't choose country before other music often, but this was a good one for when I do.
first listen its cool
Country vibe. Prva pjesma mi se svida, druge dvije jako slicne. Zapravo su sve dosta slicne, ali bas veselog ugodaja. Pomalo me album podjeca na onu pjesmu iz Groma kad oni putuju po Americi. Mozda jedino Goin’ Gone se razlikuje od ostalih posto je nesto sporija malo romanticnija (ne nuzno po tekstu vec ugodaju). Takoder jedna od malo sporijih ali ne toliko spora - Love’s Found A Shoulder.
8/10 I guess I liked this a lot more than most of the other people here, idk
A very Folksy album. I liked it. Love at the Five and Dime is a nice tune.
That was a perfectly pleasant folksy country album. This is the kind of act you'd be tapping your toe to at 3:00 on Friday afternoon at the local wing/rib-fest.
I don't listen to much folk or country, more of a prog/metal guy but this kicks ass
Cute album. Folk music made by people for people vibe.
I enjoyed this and the runtime was just right for someone who isn't in to country
There was a sense of familiarity to it which made it sound better and more unique
Four stars. A good album that doesn’t overstay its welcome, a lot of quality musicianship, classic country feel. Could almost be up there with the greats like Dolly.
Really nice voice, seemed more folk than country. Good, strong songwriting.
enjoyable and straightforward country music... it has a very nostalgic energy to it, like when i hear it i think fondly about the past. nanci griffith has a very sweet singing voice; i hear hints of ol' dolly parton as she sings. it's never too loud or theatric. many bits of the album are story-driven; i sometimes imagine nanci sitting in a rocking chair, reading a big dusty book as a little band is behind her. even as someone who's not as much of a country guy, i can at least give the album a lot of credit for actually being something tolerable, and easy on the ears.
Surprised by how good this is. Always thought Naci Griffith was middle of the road safety music but this album touches the top tier space of Emmy Lou. Really great music.
Lite comfortmusic ändå, åt Dolly parton-hållet
Nanci's legacy is so dominant on aging-hipster radio that it's hard to believe this was recorded in 1986--I may not have paid much attention to her back then, but the likes of Kasey Musgraves, Patty Griffin, Waxahatchee, and a slew of gals named Brandi sure did. This is a 4.5.
This is someone that I'm shocked isn't as popular as some other country/ folk artists, but I'm a sucker for folk music and this is a great early example. This album feels like it comes from a really personal place for Nanci and you can feel the passion in the every note and lyric. I love the relaxing a real nature of this album, and I will remember it as one of the few that gave me chills; that's mostly thanks to Love At The Five & Dime since it's such a nice song. Favorite songs: The Last Of The True Believers Love At The Five & Dime More Than A Whisper Banks Of The Pontchartrain
Really enjoyed this. Great voice, great playing, some lovely songs. Nothing groundbreaking here, but what's not to like? The acceptable face of 'modern' country music.
I expected a fine country record, but I was quite taken aback by how good it is. The music is often quite mellow, suiting Griffith’s wonderfully. A special shoutout to the legendary Béla Fleck on banjo and Mark O’Connor on violin. A few stand out tracks where everything really comes together are “More Than A Whisper”, “Goin’ Gone” and “Fly By Night” - ultimately making this a 4 and not a strong 3.
Uplifting and melancholy at the same time. A great album!
Nanci Griffith doet me in eerste instantie gelijk denken aan Stevie Nicks met een goede dosis Dolly. En dat kan ik wel waarderen. Er zitten regelmatig prachtige harmonieën in, daar ben ik wel fan van. Dat ze dan heel af en toe een snikje Joni heeft, dan nemen we voor lief. Het is vrij onvervalste cuntry en dan wel de cuntry van de rustige, mooi gezongen luisterliedjes. Voor trage liedjes is het tempo prima, met lekker veel pedal steel guitar erin. Nanci heeft een mooie stem en daar maakt ze optimaal gebruik van. Af en toe een tierelantijntje, maar ze maakt daar maar mondjesmaat gebruik van, zodat mij het zelfs niet stoort. Ik kan dit heel goed luisteren, ik zou het zelfs erg mooi kunnen noemen. Keurige 4 sterren, al snap ik helemaal dat een vd zure broeders dit helemaal niets vindt.
Gonna put this in the "Contemporary Country Music I Really Like" bin. It seems that most of the music in this bin is female-driven. Kacey Musgraves, Margo Price, Allison Krauss, Alexandra Kay, and now Nanci Griffith occupy some rare space in that compartment.
Just an all around very solid country album, Nanci's got a great voice and there's some total earworms on here. I really enjoyed it.
I don't usually like country all that much, but this was good
Female country singers aren’t usually my cup of tea but this was actually pretty good
This is a genre of music I take for granted. I forget sometimes how much I love country singer songwriters, especially the women. This was very good, and I will definitely be listening to more.
Never heard of her. Pretty good.
This is everything I wish modern country was.
I liked this, nice voice, great harmonies!
That was just really nice Dolly-style country, and weirdly the perfect chill vibe for a swelteringly hot day
Actually really liked this, maybe slightly influenced by seeing Peggy Seeger last night. If this is her ‘less folky’ stuff, I might have to look up some of her earlier albums.
Who am i to not enjoy a country album, some sort of monster?
The Last Home Of The True Believers - 5/5 Love At The Five And Dime - 4/5 St. Olav's Gate - 3/5 More Than A Whisper - 5/5 Banks Of The Pontchartrain - 5/5 Lookin' For The Time... - 5/5 Goin' Gone - 4/5 One of These Days - 4/5 Love's Found a Shoulder - 5/5 Fly by Night - 4/5 The Wing and the Wheel - 3/5 Average score: 4.3/5 coming from someone who doesn't typically like country, this was pretty damn good
Pretty good album.
A pleasant surprisingly great country album.
Not really my kind of music - but very calming
Not too screamy, not too experimental, not the most noteworthy album on this list. However, Nanci Griffith has a wonderful voice which has been wonderfully recorded here. I just really enjoyed listening to this. Perhaps the mood was right or perhaps I'm just a sucker for a well made country allbum, but this was pleasant.
This is the first straight country album I’ve gotten, since I’ve only really gotten country-rock before. As far as country goes, this is certainly not the worst! I liked how it reminded me of Joni Michell. The vocal overdubs worked better than I thought they would too. I like albums that don’t feel the need to oversell themselves in the manner of Pink Floyd and the like. Favorite Track: Lookin’ For The Time (Workin’ Girl)
wasn’t prepared to love this one as much as i do!! great record
Yeah this is a pretty good country album. Nice voice and some nice songs
I always get excited when this recommends me a country album since it's easily the genre I'm the least familiar with. Sadly the main audience of country tends to be straight white people and I am neither. That being said I really enjoyed this. Nanci (not Nancy surprisingly) Griffith has a really nice voice and the nice plucks and guitars are super nice. It blends together a little bit but the album's appealing enough for me to want to listen to it more and distinguish each song. 8/10
I had never heard of Nanci Griffith before today and it was a pleasant surprise. Typical country tropes but solid songwriting that reminded me of James Taylor. Nice.
Okay wasn't expecting to enjoy it but I did??? I never listen to country music but when I do I somehow like the atmosphere:))
You know you're in for a treat when the first song of an album makes you want to sing along, even though it's the first time you've ever heard it. Sure, it's country - twangy, plenty of fiddle - with a woman singing - sweet, of course, though not *quite* saccharine. But the vocals are powerful, and instrumentals work together just *so*, and the storytelling in the songs is great. On top of that, the songs just flow from one to another with impeccable smoothness. A joy to listen to. Even if you're not a fan of the genre, it should be clear a lot of thought and heart went into the album, and that's something worth appreciating.
Sweet country voice
this was actually way better than i anticipated. mainly writing it off for being country. twas delightful
Contemporary Folksy Country, not Country and Western... Just great singer/songwriter vibes that could have been transplanted from Laurel Canyon in the late 60s.
Oh my god—country! But also beautiful.
Reminded me of that paper roses song. Very classic country and very good
Such great storytelling and Nanci's voice is incredible!
Fun listen. No bad songs.
If you like classic country with a touch of Old-time then you’ll really like this one. Some of the tracks seem decades ahead of their time, which is an odd thing to say about an Americana album.
A solid country album. Really enjoyed this one. Ashley thought it sounded like the Indigo Girls.
The Last Of The True Believers was my pet name for Len’s 14th and as it stands last wife! I do miss Belinda. 4.2
One of the great surprises on this list. Carole King/Carly Simon go country
Pretty good for a 80s country album. "Lookin' for the time" goes hard.
I really enjoyed this one.
Easy listen - I liked it very much :) Giving me Dolly vibes. The slide, the banjo, the fiddle, the whiskers and that smokey southern voice is just so pleasant, and makes me feel like I'm actually on a train pacing through America. I'm a sucker for country pop, it just sounds so good. Very nice and intelligent pop songwriting. I love that the melodies and lyrics in the choruses are so hooky, but also not trying to hard. It sounds so effortless. As a songwriter I think it's one of the most difficult things to do. Writing simple yet intriguing songs. It feels more like it's written by a team, than by one person (don't know it for a fact). A feeling I mostly dislike, but here it feels good. Like they had a good time writing. Favorite tracks: The Last Of The True Believers Love At The Five & Dime Banks Of The Pontchartrain Lookin' For The Time Going gone The Wing & The Wheel Eager to listen to her other stuff Giving it 4 for the good songs and the vibes. Not 5 because, yes, it is mildly too simple. Not that I don't like that. Like it does inspire me, but it doesn't surprise me at any times. And I don't feel like the album is exploring anything new. Unless it is some of the first of it's kind.
Damn! What a great thing to discover today. Thanks, generator. (ntm)
Very pretty.
Boníssim. Com una sirena del Far West. Oscil·la entre dos registres i els omple de llum.
Kind of liked it; Nanci's vocals are perfect for country folk and I'd say it's one of the better country albums to come up so far from the 80s/90s time period. "Love at the Five & Dime" is the highlight.
This was a wonderful listen. Her voice is incredible and the instrumentation and production are perfect. It's an encapsulation of a really mature 1980s flavour of country music, before it perhaps took a bit of dive in the 90s. And the songs are fantastic. My only niggle - and it's a niggle that cost this album a whole star - is that some of the rhymes are very unsatisfactory. "Banks of the Pontchartrain" rhymes "train" with "come in". Then on "Love's found a shoulder" she gave up entirely: "I wish you well for your new love // cause true love is so hard to hold // you'll be the one that I dream of // till I find a love of my own". (This isn't a phenomenon restricted to this album. One of her other songs rhymes "radio" with "radio", "radio" and "radio".)
Twang
better than moby
I'm surprised this album is rated so poorly on here. I usually dislike country but this was excellent. Her voice is so soothing.
interesting enough to keep me engaged
I like her voice; it's sweet. Lovely harmonies on this album as well.
Old style country music
I loved this, listened as the sun was setting <3 Standout track: - Love At The Five & Dime 4.5/5, would be a 5 but it’s too sad, I literally felt like I was a god watching Rita and Eddie from afar thinking how sad it was that humans lived for such a short amount of time.
It's pretty good. Could listen to it and chill for a bit.
This genre is super comforting to me because it was what my parents listened to when I was growing up. 4/5
January 6th, 2025 Goshdarnit, I rolled my eyes about 10 seconds into this album (boy, more straight-laced country) and those same eyes were getting misty after the 3rd song, so... Nanci Griffith, this singer I know nothing about, won me over easier than country stars on my radar like Steve Earle, Cowboy Junkies or Bonnie Raitt. One of the very few albums from '86 that doesn't sound like it. (Don't get me wrong, I like my mid 80s plastic) HL: "St Olav's Gate", "Banks of the Pontchartrain", "Goin' Gone"
Really liked this - she's got a knack for pulling on the heart strings all right. A workmate linked me to a video of her performing "Love at the Five and Dime" live and she gives a little spoken word introduction, explaining the significance of the Woolworth's on the album cover - really charming! Fave tracks - As well as "Love at the Five and Dime", "Love's Found a Shoulder" and "The Wing and the Wheel" stood out....
Nice.
I enjoyed this much more than I thought i would.
Fantastic folk country, not much else to say. Very classic feeling and good storytelling
Liked this alot -esp the title track. I must be getting old.
I don’t know, what it is. This kind of simple or that kind?
Some nice country tunes. As I reach the end of this list, I feel country wasn't represented enough and they could have added more. I really enjoyed most of the country albums on here and this suggests there are more gems like this. Did we really need so many mediocre Briptop albums? Or generic 80s rock crap? More of this please.
This is definitely not an album of its time. It feels 12 years too late but its such a gem regardless.
Proof that country music is infinitely more tolerable when done by a woman (Joking! Mostly.) No but seriously this was very nice
Folk US très agréable
Good but not really my thing
I enjoyed the twangy, country sound. I would seek out more of this sound.
I wasn't expecting a country album, and I wasn't expecting it to be so good. I hear a lot of newer artists in this album, so it was clearly pretty influential.
I really liked this one. It feels like a really good folk singer trying her hand at country music, and I think it works really well. “St. Olav’s Gate” has a really fun almost bluegrass feel to it. The steel guitar on “Goin’ Gone” is absolutely immaculate. “Love’s Found a Shoulder” stood out as a delightful waltz too. There’s a lot of really talented musicians on this record, and Nanci Griffith’s voice complements them quite well. I will definitely be listening to this one again.
I wasn't initially excited diving into a folk/country record from the 80's, but this completely blew me away. Nanci Griffith is an incredible singer and the production is powerful without overshadowing her. In fact it perfectly lifts her up her vocals.
Beautiful playing. Beautiful singing. Lovely songs and arrangements. A sweet moment in this very specific, delicate world.
Y'know, I like country music. The old stuff, anyway. 'Coz, I'unno, modern country music is just... Modern music. And I hardly listen to that in general. But old music? The old country stuff? That's up my alley. And, no, I'm not an "I only listen to Johnny Cash" type. Most anything from the 1960's to the 2000's is up my alley, especially if it's been parodied by Cledus T. Judd or recorded by Dolly or (yes) Johnny Cash. And this album came out in the late 80's, so... Yeah, it's all my alley. And I like it. ...I'm not sure what else to say about it, honestly. "It's good country music." That's all I can muster. I mean, you want me to get into the specifics of why I like it? I'm not sure why. I know there **is** differences between artists, but for the most part, being 100, besides which decade it came out in, I have a hard time telling a lot of country music apart from each other. Which is fine by me; that means if I like one song from one decade, I'm bound to like more. And that's not to say I don't have specific favorites, but... I'unno. Country is coming to seem like it's gonna be the hardest genre for me to talk about, unless there's something particularly special about it—AT FOLSOM PRISON, for example, to bring up Johnny Cash again. So, yeah. It's a good album, I like it enough for a 4. I just don't have anything specific to say about it. First time in a while I haven't been able to blabber on and on about an album, but that's just bound to happen. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have this urge to go to Woolworth's.
This type of 80s pop country reminds me so much of my wife. It makes me happy. What a beautiful record. I love her voice and the production on this thing is really clean with instruments coming in and out to fill space but not take up too much space. It keeps her great voice at the forefront but if you pay attention to the instrumentals, it's also really interesting.
Beautiful and heartfelt. Made me nostalgic for a place I've never been to.
Great album, classic country
This is a really nice record. Nanci has a beautiful voice that is full of life and conveys such emotion with every word. I was not previously familiar with Nanci Griffith at all, but this was a very pleasant introduction. The music is gentle, combining various elements that harmonize so nicely together. Nanci's vocals laid over top complement the ensemble so well with her storytelling and shared life experiences. This project certainly has opened up my perspective to country music.
This was so sweet! Not really my type of music, so I probably won’t return to it, but I enjoyed my listen.
Super pleasant all around, interesting themes and lyrics and sublime steel guitar
Lovely, and I added a couple to favorites. Nice discovery.
Thank goodness for the likes of Nanci Griffith saviing '80s country music from its worst mainstreaming and commercializing impulses. This is a delight to hear – a voice so warm and inviting, sentiments so clear and nearly universal, and an artist doing her best (rather than trying too hard), with just enough high lonesome in the sound and subject matter to round it out.
Warm and authentic and thoughtful – one could listen to it all day (indeed, one has being doing so all weekend). Her voice is distinct and pleasant (to one's tastes, anyway) and uses it well. Her storytelling instincts are strong and the lyrics are fine, well above average, and the playing is most tasteful, perfectly suited to the material. What's not to like here? That said, one can't be sure which is her best album; there are several worthy candidates.
This was an awesome album. Like a Joni Mitchell meets small town country. Have we gotten more of her albums? We should.
Another really nice album! Country is another genre that's been a bit of a mixed bag on this list, but dang this one was cool. Never even heard of Nanci Griffith, but she's got a clear, strong voice and some solid songwriting. Not sure if I'd put this on a list like this, but dammit it's another great album to me. That's three four-stars in a row. Favorite tracks: The Last of the True Believers, More Than a Whisper, Banks of the Pontchartrain, One of These Days, The Wing & the Wheel. Album art: Really like this one, looks to be a vintage photo of a woman standing outside of a Woolworth's. I assume it's vintage because of the filtering but also because I don't think Woolworth's existed even in the '80s. If so, is that woman Nanci? Don't know, but I like the nostalgia. 4/5
Griffith is a consummate storyteller: her characters feel real and her worlds lived-in. It’s tempting to almost step inside her songs.
Really like this