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Waaaay too folk for me. Not bad, just interesting. 2.8 The repetitive lyrics also started getting to me.
Her voice was nice enough even though a bit generic
Pretty whiny
Lucinda Williams is a name I have known for a long time but I have not explored. I always put her in the same category as Winona Judd and other ‘70s Country artists. Little did I know that her greatest contribution didn’t occur until almost 20 years into her career. This album is confident. I think it’s interesting that so many women put out such amazing albums later (respectively) in their careers. It’s like they do the record label thing and then once they get their way they dominate it. It makes me wonder what could have been if they just started doing what they wanted. Key songs for me were the bluesy Joy, the soulful Jackson, and the upbeat bluegrass Can’t Let Go, I think her biggest hit and admittedly a song I thought was done by a different artist. Good album and over for exploration.
Random thoughts: * While I know the name I couldn't really have told you anything about Lucinda Williams before this. * She is way older than I realized. I guess she was a late bloomer or more likely a symptom of a patriarchal society. * This is generally the kind of country music I can get behind. * Her authenticity shines through, especially about the places she sings about down in Louisiana and Mississippi. * While this is apparently her magnum opus, I'm not sure I'm blown away. I wouldn't mind listening again but this isn't entering the rotation.
Won't let go.
It's fine. Instruments and lyrics are good, but there's something in Williams' voice - or rather her delivery - that I don't like. It sort of sounds like she's exerting the minimum effort to get the words out of her mouth; there's no energy to her, and it just rubs me the wrong way. Also I'm not much of a country fan. I had heard "Can't Let Go" before, and it would probably be my favorite track on the album even if I hadn't, but the rest does nothing for me.
Really not a country fan. There's a couple of songs on here that I liked more than "were just there" though.
This is a lovely album. While listening I felt like Lucinda was laying her heart wide open — she really makes you feel every emotion she’s going through. There’s sadness, longing, toughness, love, and quiet strength all mixed together in a very honest way. The themes are strong and deeply personal, and you can clearly hear her inspirations from artists like Bob Dylan and classic country storytellers. She blends that raw, poetic songwriting with a rootsy, Americana sound that feels lived-in and authentic. The guitar work, the rhythms, and her distinctive voice all come together beautifully. Car Wheels on a Gravel Road is a great album that rewards you the more you listen. It’s emotional without being dramatic, and it has real depth. One of her very best and easily a modern classic in American music.
this album is ok. i like her voice a lot and the lyrics are good but the instrumentals are pretty generic (despite the producers' apparent desire to "experiment"), and almost too clean...? it's a little more interesting in the first half, but it really does start to drag out towards the end. i'm just barely giving this a 3 on the strength of the vocals and lyrics. as im finding is often the case..... i don't think this really needed to be a double album. like, there's just not enough variety here to justify not dropping a few tracks.
Es verbindet modernen Touch mit bodenständigem Country‑Feeling. Die Platte besticht durch rauchige Vocals, starke Songideen und eine authentische, erdige Atmosphäre. Besonders die Songtexte und die intime Erzählweise bleiben im Gedächtnis. Ein solides, charakterstarkes Album für Hörer, die handgemachten Country mit zeitgemäßer Note schätzen — nicht ganz makellos, aber mit viel Seele.
I enjoyed it but it's not particularly great
Listened previously. Expectations: Mid - Verdict: Very Good - This has elements I like a lot. The title track is a great song and the others all fit in a similar vein. The sound is quite sterile but it works fairly well. It's all just solid without ever really moving me. Joy is a real change of pace that works brilliantly.
This was pretty middle of the road stuff. One of those albums where there was nothing really wrong with it there wasn't much to make me want to listen again either. I can see that it had lots of critical praise when it came out, but only one track - the PJ Harveyesque Joy felt worthwhile listening to.
3.5. Кантрі-рок непоганий. Подобається там де більше рок і менше кантрі. Думаю, що якось під настрій ще переслухаю альбом.
Ну, в цілому непогана американа, особливо початок альбому якось жваво пішов. Але після середини я зловив себе на думці що нудно. Загалом 3.
good all around album- folksy/western 0 but in a good way. Plays well today
Right In Time Drunken Angel Joy I definitely enjoyed this more than I expected to!
It's a fairly standard piece of 90s alt-country, complete with the more indie rock passages and a vocal performance that isn't trying to be perfect, it's just trying to get the point across. It's the second example of a later-career release by a veteran country songstress exploring the new sound of alternative country, the first being Emmylou Harris' Wrecking Ball released 3 years prior. This album is definitely more rooted in traditional country where Wrecking Ball veered too often into straight-up U2 territory (Daniel Lanois produced it: go figure.) If you want an authentic middle point between the traditional country Williams had made for much of her career before this album and the more modern sound that brought country to the 21st century, this is the album for you. For me, I like about half of this album for its down to earth sound and the convincing performance from Lucinda Williams herself. However, a lot of this is a little TOO safe sounding, which makes some of the songs feel like they've been placed in the exact middle of the road depicted on the album cover. Despite how authentically country this album is for most of that runtime, there's a strikingly modern sound to it: it sounds like a 2010s album in places, which really lends a timeless quality to the mixing. Really nothing is out of place on that front It also defies the peak CD-era convention of making as many inhumanly long songs as possible to fill the 80-minute runtime - this album doesn't waste any of its 51 minutes. Owing to the stellar production job, I guess you could also argue it's a perfect bridge between folky roots rock and alt-country as well. That's the surprising thing about this album: for how straightforward it's played, it really serves as a bridge between sub-genres and movements, a road between towns if you prefer. Key Tracks: Car Wheels on a Gravel Road, Concrete and Barbed Wire, Still I Long for Your Kiss
Some different types of country; nothing special.
5.5/10 its okay i liked the last song
3.75 Really close to a 4 but just not there! That being said, I listened to this a lot yesterday! It was great chill traveling music during my chores. Lucinda is very talented. Felt like a deeper, folksier Sheryl Crow (no offense intended to Miss Crow), or like, a female Ryan Adams (hopefully with none of his personal awfulness).
Aunque en Apple Music lo clasifican como rock, siento que es más country, género que no soporto. Ya en las últimas canciones estaba a punto de rendirme porque no podía escuchar más. No está mal si escuchas dos tres canciones, pero ni de chiste vuelvo a escuchar el álbum completo.
Alright but country isn’t my favourite genre
Just not for me
Actually, not bad though the algorithm has not been nice for rock albums recently so just bad timing for it
Country is not my favorite genre, and the whole album was a little monotone. I still enjoyed a new take on country with some blues and folk sound.
I can see some of the beauty and appeal in this, but it just doesn’t necessarily work for me. Lucinda Williams is bringing together this precise sort of 90s female alt singer-songwriter softness and exposed wobbliness with a raw country sound, and it’s not something I found myself clicking with really. There’s some great tracks in here, some great songwriting, but it felt like it was going long, like a lot of the tracks ended up blending together in tone and writing (I respect naming places often for connecting to the spirit but it becomes a wash as someone external to it all), like I would very wildly on how I felt about the intentionally thrown vocals - just wasn’t in my bag so none of it was coming to me. A shame but I’m glad it works for others nonetheless.
This was alright. Nothing I'd play again. I did appreciate the 90s sound to it obviously.
Second-rate Sheryl Crow. Nothing wrong with it, there's just better 90s country.
No es mi estilo de álbum, pero es eso que escucharía en un viaje de carretera
Fint nok.
Reminds me of the warden from Holes. Cool slide guitar riffs, good harmonica sound. Accordion on Lake Charles track.
Heard this one quite a bit back in the record store days. Some of my co-workers were fans. I've always liked Lucinda, but never really more than that. Giving this a re-listen didn't change my opinion. She is talented, but several of the lyrics are overly repetitive. Still a good listen, but not more than that.
It's just another "didn't love it ... didn't hate it" album for me. One thing I am not a big fan of is her vocals. 2.5 stars!
There are some really good moments, but many of the songs suffer from repetitive choruses.
When country meets 90s alt-rock. Some jam-based tracks. A lot of the songs seem pretty similar to each other.
A good early morning album...or late night in the dark.
This was a great traditional country album. Loved the twang, her vocals are great, the the guitar is just enough to support without getting in the way. Lake Charles and can’t let go are particularly good.
Rating:★★★ Finally, some country on here. Never heard this album before. Nice Writing, sometimes a bit boring in my opinion but otherwise I enjoyed it.
6.5/10
solid 3.5
Better than most country music, it still isn't a genre I would seek out. Her playing and singing are done well on the album, though some of the songs are kind of generic. 2.5/5 Probably won't listen again
This sounds like it should be an enjoyable album. The delivery of the vocals however, destroys anything the music is laying down. It gets super old by track 3. The songwriting style is as follows: 1. Come up with a track name 2. Repeat it unendingly until the song is over. The music is fine, but there's nothing here worthy of a relisten.
Sheryl Crow deserves at least 40% of the royalties …or vice versa
It was ok miguel
It’s a bit like a country version of Sheryl Crow. Good songwriting. Some of it is a bit too country for my taste but I respect it! Appreciate all the Louisiana references. 3.4/5.0
This is fine. A little generic feeling.
Lucinda Williams dropped a dynamite album here. The songs are great and help bridge the gap between old school country and newer country without committing to the party atmosphere that a lot of country songs and artists have done in recent years.
Nice but parts were way to country/folksy for me. I would still give it three stars.
A really nice country-rock album, consistently solid from start to finish without ever quite reaching greatness. Lucinda Williams has a knack for a catchy melody and her drawling, languid vocals work perfectly with the lyrics. The production and arrangements are good too, lots of slide guitar, accordion, etc. No real standout but if I had to pick a few I’d go for ‘Right in Time’, the title track and ‘Can’t Let Go’. With a bit more variety and/or a truly great song or two I might give this a higher score, but it’s still a very strong 3 stars.
A fair country album.
country girl
Another new artist for me, and one I can already tell is going to be another American Country act. With it's opening track "Right In Time", my expectations were already tuned to 'generic country album'. Despite that initial impression, "Car Wheels on a Gravel Road" is already more rock-leaning than country typically is, which was a nice surprise. There is a slight rock-y, edginess to this country album that I didn't expect that continued into other tracks like "Drunken Angel" that continued to surprise. That being said, I notice that, although Williams can definitely sing, there is something missing in her vocals for me. Kinda stumped for comments beyond what's already been said; yet another album that is perfectly pleasant and serviceable as casual listening music, but nothing much more than that. Other tracks I can say I still enjoyed: "Can't Let Go", "I Lost It", "Greenville", "Joy", "Jackson".
slow americana. not bad, cheryl crowe-ish
Disappointing
your mom loved listening to this on cassette in her Chrysler Town + Country (non-derogatory)
Вау, этот сайт умеет генерировать в пики женские альбомы. Не могу поверить. Милый альбом, но для меня слишком амэрикан. И разницу между песнями лично мне трудно уловить. Разобрала шкаф с одеждой под него, но до 4 все равно не дошло.
Jackson is one of those last song on the album gems I love, beautiful bit of country. Ditto Greenville and Lake Charles. She sounds drunk on Drunken Angel, it is not good.When she moves to the more upbeat stuff, its not as good either. I played this to death when it first came out, not so much now. I saw her in 2009 and it was not good, lost my late 90's passion for what she was doing. Deadbeats, this is good and worthy of a listen, but it is patchy.
Excellent
Her later more rock-inspired albums are much better. world without tears is amazing.
A pretty nice album. I enjoyed most of it. Toward the end, it started to get on my nerves a bit. Besides, you heard this sound quite often toward the end of the ’90s. In that sense, the album doesn’t seem to have been particularly influential. 3/5
no thanks!
This may be the most "3" album of the 602 I've heard so far. There's some great songwriting, but does she need to mention every city and town in Louisiana?
I quite liked the beginning even though each song was very repetitive. Lost me in the last half/third.
Probably realistically a 3.5 for me. Some really strong songs and some others that are just bang average. A little same-y
yummm
5/10… heartland rock / country /*1998
No ha estado mal, al principio parecía que iba a ser mucho mejor, pero para mi gusto se ha desinflado un poco. Me guardo tres canciones de las primeras: Right in time, 2 kool 2 be 4-gotten y Drunken angel.
There are a few songs that are a bit too country for me, but I think the songwriting is strong and the more alt-country or americana parts are really good. 7/10
Comes out the gate very strong and soulful, but it loses its luster about halfway in, it's a very specific kind of music and the album as a whole just doesn't spread its wings much outside of that niche.
I'm so excited for this. It's been something that I have only recently gotten into so it's exciting to now really examine it. Ok, so I get it. This album is good and important. But it's not my fave style of country. Still, I got mad respect for Lucinda
alright, not bad
Liked this a lot more than I expected lol Fav: Drunken Angel
Americana
Pretty good songwriting and great production on this album. It's not my favourite type of music, but I appreciate Williams' drunk/stoned country-ish voice. Her approach is certainly original and worthy of inclusion on the 1001 list.
Just average. Nice voice, but didn’t really do anything for me. Songs were just sort of there. Nothing stood out.
I'd not heard of Lucinda Williams before, but I could tell this was going to be a country music album from the song titles. Shania Twain and LeAnn Rimes were both breaking through in the UK around this time by giving their music a more 'poppy' feel, but Lucinda has stayed true to her country blues roots and I'd rather listen to this than anything by the previously mentioned people to be honest. The album starts well with Right In Time, my favourite ttrack is Can't Let Go and, although a number of the tracks don't hold my attention, the only song that irritates me is Joy. Her voice is another slight bone of contention. It's like, you know she can sing, but sometimes she tries not too and I'm not even sure if that's off-putting or intriguing! A low 3 stars.
I liked her voice and her vibe. A bit melancholy, but not depressing.
Very 90s. Enjoyed the nostalgia trip
An album that just screams 90s
country roooooaaads take me hoooooome
nice
Never really listened to this genre of country or folk, but this album was pretty good. Jackson was beautiful, definitely my favorite. I'm feeling a 6.8/10.
Right in Time - 5/10. Not bad. Not particularly memorable, though. Not a big fan of the vocal style. Car Wheels on a Gravel Road - 6/10. Decent. 2 Cool 2 Be 4-gotten - 5/10. Not bad, but not great either. Drunken Angel - 6/10. Solid. Concrete and Barbed Wire - 5/10. Not bad. Lake Charles - 6/10. Good use of Cajun themes in the instrumentation and structure. Can't Let it Go - 5/10. Not bad. I Lost It - 5/10. Not bad. Still I Long for Your Kiss - 5/10. Decent. Metal Firecracker - 5/10. OK. Greenville - 5/10. OK. Joy - 6/10. Bluesy and fun. Jackson - 7/10. Very pretty. Overall Rating - 2.73/5 (5.46/10). Not my style on the vocals. Decent folk-country, though.
A few songs get their claws in me. “Car Wheels” and “2 Good…”, “Drunken Angel” (hmm, kinda frontloaded I see). Williams’ voice is distinct, evocative, sometimes a little played-up into irritating. Sonically it’s very country-verging-into-Americana, and sounds ragged but clean. A good record, not a knockout.
Good lyrics. Heavy on the twang. Can hear Emmylou Harris and Sheryl Crow.
Would've liked this a lot more if it were 40 minutes long or so
Enjoyed the first few tracks - and I thought maybe this will be a unknown gem for me as I am partial to a little bit of soft country rock. Unfortunately the quality begins to diminish and they all begin to merge into one big country twang. It reminded me a little of Cardigans country album - long gone before midnight - which I love and have listened to hundred of times. I'm sure if I listened to this enough it would grow alot more on me but sadly only managed a couple of listens due to its length. A high 3.
Another day, another Country album that I expected not to like, and was mostly correct. It was bearable, it’s at least a 3, but I’m not the biggest fan of this type of accent, and in some songs it’s insufferable. However, this album has 2 shining moments that are actually quite good. Those being “Can’t Let Go” and “Joy”. They rocked surprisingly hard. So, for how much I’m not a fan of the accent, the album really isn’t that bad as a whole. Sometimes it’s actually pretty good, especially the instrumentation. It’s Country, so there’s not a lot I can even really say about it. Over 30 Country albums on here, only 4 of them have a decent rating, and this one doesn’t even make the top 30 according to the ratings. Pretty rough when not even the general reviews don’t love it. A lot of them said this was boring, which is the one thing I don’t necessarily agree with. It had enough going for it where I was never actively in misery. Didn’t manage to listen to it for the entire day, but I also didn’t hate it, and I actually ended up adding “Joy” to my frequent rotation. So, 2 great songs, a few ok and a lot of skippable filler. As far as Country goes, this wasn’t terrible. Will I be returning to it? God no. Give it a 3.25/5 and move on to the next one. Oddly enough though, I think I might remember this one after the fact. So it’s got that going for it at least.
Kudos for incorporating 90s rock feel, but I didn’t love it
I really dig her distinct singing voice! I feel like she should have a few more albums on this list but looks like the list is playing popularity favorites again. The sound of the music here is solid. It’s a nice sounding take on the country roots style. Definitely way better than that pop-country crap that is unfathomably popular. I haven’t heard this in a while but on this listen I do hear the Bob Dylan influence clearly now. The recording is maybe a little too clean but I’m probably conditioned now from hearing so many great sounding albums from the ‘70s on this list. She’s had an amazingly great output of material post-stroke so I’m pretty sure there’s a few more albums that should be on this list along with this one.
This was a good, soothing listen. She has a Sheryl Crow vibe. I liked it.
якесь заніжне
I wasn't digging this at first, not the kind of music I seek out or particularly enjoy. However, the longer the album went on, the more I found myself enjoying it. "Joy" is the best song on the album.
The better songs sounded like Sheryl Crow.
6.0/10 I enjoyed a few songs
It's OK, but quite generic. 2.5
Easy listening
It's like 90s indie grunge but if it were country
3.5 if i could
I like the vibe of the songs but I don’t really like the way she sings. That might just be because I don’t really like country music so i’m still giving it a 3.
Not bad at all. Pleasant atmosphere and some pretty fun choruses. There’s not a lot of variety; this album starts to drag a little towards the end. It’s not laid back to the point of being boring but also not terribly entertaining. Decent but nothing soecial.
I very much don't care about this type of country music. She's a good singer, but the songs are boring, but they are played ok. It gets a little less boring when it pretends to be pop, but all in all, a very meh experience. 2.5/5
Album 1059 of 1089 Car Wheels On A Gravel Road - Lucinda Williams (1998) Rating : 3.5 / 5 This one settles into that country-folk lane with just enough rock edge to keep it interesting. At moments, I even caught myself thinking about what Liz Phair might sound like leaning more into country as there’s that same plainspoken, grounded feel in the delivery. The songwriting is definitely there. These are well-crafted songs with personality and purpose. The production is strong - clean without being overpolished - and the background vocals and musicianship show real experience behind the scenes. You can hear seasoned players throughout, which adds depth without overpowering the material. Vocally, she may not blow the doors off the place, but these are her songs, and she delivers them with authenticity. Sometimes that matters more than range or power. Overall, a decent album and an enjoyable listen. Not one that floored me, but certainly one that deserves another spin down the road.
Very Sheryl
I am always happy when a Lucinda Williams song comes up in my mix. Listening to a whole album they all felt like they were of similar tone and delivery. There was a distinct lack of variety.
Not bad, but doesn't really stand out from the general sound of 90s pop country
Si es un poco genérico. Me gusta el twang. Drunken angel no me molesta. Que tiene de malo lo sencillo y poco pretencioso? A veces es necesario.
I mean… sure. It’s better than some of these other late 90s/early 00s albums.
Just some stereotypical rock-infused country. I've heard better albums by Lucinda Williams. At some points on here. Her voice reminded me of a cartoon character, but I forget which character it was and I don't want to listen to this album again to make myself remember.
lots of imagery around competing textures: barbwire concrete, metal firecracker, rubber on gravel
Gostei da capa e do título, me lembra uma aventura em Rancho Queimado. Já gostei da intro com violãozinho. Bem aconchegante, a voz dela enjoa um pouco as vezes, mas é divertidinho do início ao fim. Darei 3*.
cute! but pretty run of the mill vocals and lyrics for the most part highlights: Drunken Angel Lake Charles Still I Long For Your Kiss
Better than I expected. Some songs had super vibey instrumentation and I didn't mind her voice. Most songs were fairly standard country music and it was a very long album so I eventually got bored It had a harmonica in it so it's a low 3 rather than a mid 3
So she kind of sings in cursive and honestly that’s the biggest takeaway I got from this album. I’m not feeling it, she’s not my type of country singer, like she’s kind of like the female Blake Shelton or something, it’s all fine but it just feels like she’s reading from a page rather than singing something she resonates with, it just doesn’t feel deep at all. Lowkey she sound like what I’d imagine Chloe (Susan’s sister) in ER would sound like if she was a singer. 55/100
Ajjj, trochę to było zbyt naiwne i prostolinijne jak dla mnie. Takie trochę autorskie, ambitne country, które nie potrafi trafić do celu. Ale za to wokal przyjemny. 6/10
I think “Cant let go” kinda saves this album from falling into “I guess it’s ok, next please” category, but i feel like this list had more interesting albums in similar kinda “genre” (Bonnie Rait - Nick of time for example)
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Lucinda's gravelly voice has an unmistakable appeal, and the sweet rhythm-and-blues of these songs is great. This wouldn't be my pick for her best album, though. I'd probably go with World Without Tears. Lucinda's stream-of-consciousness lyrics can have a rugged sense of presence most of the time, but many of the songs on here are, to my mind, just plain bad from a writing standpoint.
2 Kool to be 4-gotten is a good song with a terrible title.
Yeee-Naw
An interesting take on a modern country album. Its a fairly pleasant to listen, I enjoyed her voice. The lyrics aren't remarkable but the theme of longing and loneliness is very clear. However I just found it thoroughly boring.
Chill, and nostalgic. I may like it if I heard it ten years earlier. It’s a kind of albums you can’t even recall three days later.
Quite enjoyed this
4 albums short of the big 500, and I think your brain starts doing funny things. Or maybe it’s simply that anything slightly different to standard variants of man rock sounds more appealing all the time. Either way, I thought I would hate this, but it was a nice pleasant interlude to the usual, and while it feels fairly standard alt country, there were enough twists with blues and bluegrass to keep it musically interesting, and there were some decent songs there.
Not great at all, but I did enjoy a few songs quite a bit. But others were terrible. Bumping up my score a bit to show my appreciation for the few songs I did think were quite solid.
I enjoyed this. Nice, enjoyable easy listening. I'd never heard of her before and this was a nice surprise
Coming from an era where country was veering sharply into the pop domain, Lucinda Williams gives an unvarnished view of the South and her experiences therein. Helped by the goat Steve Earle, this is a stripped down experience where Williams’ voice is allowed to shine. There’s better country around and on this list, but pretty solid.
Sympa
Lucinda Williams is one of those artists who isn't super popular among listeners, but is known and appreciated among other country and folk artists. This album provides a nice window into her capabilities. While I was not blown away, I found her voice appealing and the music to be enjoyable. I don't know what exactly makes this album a "must listen" and a fit for this project, though.
It’s aight
This album is often held up as a landmark of Americana, but to my ears it leans more toward polished country pop than raw, rootsy storytelling. The songwriting is solid and Williams’ voice has character, yet the production smooths things out in a way that blurs some of the emotional grit the songs seem to aim for. It’s easy to appreciate and well-crafted, but it doesn’t quite deliver the rough-edged authenticity I expect from Americana.
i feel like i get the album identical to this for the 7th time already
Right in Time 3.2 Car Wheels on a Gravel Road 3.4 2 Kool 2 Be 4-Gotten 3.3 Drunken Angel 3.5 Concrete and Barbed Wire 3.1 Lake Charles 3.4 Can't Let Go 3.2 I Lost It 3.3 Metal Firecracker 3.3 Greenville 3 Still I Long for Your Kiss 3.2 Joy 3.6 Jackson 3 Score: 3.269230769
Overall rating by me: 6/10 Songs added to the playlist: ,,Right In Time” Notes: Very toned-down and melancholic - even the songs that are more rhythmic in this album are on the slower side. Soft vocals and country sound really put this all together.
i am not from the US i dont care much for country tbh
This was hard at first, I laughed at the terrible 90s vibe of the spelling of 2 kool 2 b 4 gotten. But by the end I really liked it. Turns out Lucinda Williams is the godmother of modern Americana which I’m a fan of so I’ll give this another go to see where it takes me. I hope there’s more from her on the list.
Pleasant listen. Not my favorite genre but some good tracks. Nice country-folk vibes and Lucinda has a great voice for this genre.
Not my style of country/folk but the execution is good. The highs aren't high enough to make it a great album.
I have heard other artists I like talk about how much they love this album. I've never sat down and listened to it, though. Given that I knew other artists loved it, I had high expectations. But I don't think it quite met those expectations. It's not bad, but also not quite grabbing me. Good, not great.
*The title track is a great song, but that's definitely the highlight of the album.
It’s sad that they couldn’t tune to pitch perfect. Good relaxing soothing country(?) music. If it can be redone with a better production and arrangement, it’d be much better. Her voice was barely produced. She can sing but some tracks are not showing her best voice range. Drunken Angel was quite bad. In one track she sounded like she was having a baby potato in her mouth - concrete and barbed wire. And she also uses deep and slow vibratos too often, which was fine in the 90s but not preferred now. It could be a 4 star album but landed at 2 star standard.
I liked this. It was a nice bluegrass/country album. Don’t think I’ll really ever go much higher than a three for an album like this, but it was fine.
Listened to it on Friday and forgot to write my review. I remember I enjoyed it more than I anticipated, but that’s about it.
Another solid album by an artist I've never heard of. Kind of wild though that this is in Rolling Stones top 100 albums of all times. That seems a little excessive.
Not usually my genre, but I liked this okay. Halfway thru it felt like a geography lesson, though.
Very Cheryl crow
Liked it more than I thought I would
Drunken Angel and Can't Let Go the highlights. Good album, gritty.
Liked two of the songs, probably from hearing them on Radio Paradise, but the rest seemed a little samey.
Made me think of a more indie version of Sheryl Crow. High 3
Would like a little more alt and a little less country. I didn’t mind it though
It was ok
Can't let go is een lekker nummertje, voor de rest wel heel volks. Denk alleen maar aan paarden en schieten.
Day 13 It's alright. It's not bad or anything; I quite enjoyed it. I really don't know why it's on the list though as it's just completely okay country. 3/5
A bit repetitive-feeling, but I was drawn by the story of perfectionism and therefore the effort she put in to this album. I like Country music generally, and this was pretty well-done.
Just OK
This had a few songs that I did not mind. I like her voice, and the music wasn't too country. Country usually hits a 2 for me. But this had enough to hit a 3.
This is like country Sheryl Crow....or country Aimee Mann? That's not a knock, it feels like a female Dwight Yoakum. Very much like Aimee Mann. This is a good album, not something I'd come back to multiple times, but I wouldn't complain if it was playing. Joy is the low point on the album. Jackson is a good song to close out the album though.
Reading about this album and the artist I wanted to love it, I went into it with a positive attitude but it was just kind of meh. I didn't think her story telling was all that amazing and I think the music was just fine. Maybe I need to listen again but nothing grabbed me or hit me as anything important.
I've heard of Lucinda Williams but knew nothing about her music. She reminds me a lot of Sheryl Crow, though she was making music long before Sheryl was. It was pretty and she’s a talented storyteller, but it didn’t really move me in any emotional way. Maybe if I spent more time with it, I’d find more to connect to, but I only had a chance to listen once today, and felt pretty neutral about it after one spin.
The flow of the title song's chorus grated on my nerves but I liked the rest of the album. It grew on me more and more as it progressed. Williams often sounded a lot like Sheryl Crow. I'd listen to this again.
Made me feel things, second half of the album especially. Made me create a new Spotify playlist for albums that made me feel, but can't say I enjoy every song so probably the harshest 3 stars yet
Very very high 3, a beautiful album with some stand out tracks
Perfectly mid.
This is not really my kind of music, but I can give credit where it is due. The album has a solid vibe, and Lucinda Williams clearly knows what she is doing as a songwriter. It has that dusty, Southern storytelling feel that a lot of people love. What really pulled me in was the slide guitar. Every time it showed up, the songs instantly got more interesting. It added grit, emotion, and honestly carried a few tracks that might have felt flat without it. I am a sucker for good slide work, and this album delivered on that front. Outside of the guitar moments, the album was just alright for me. Not bad, not great, but definitely easy to sit with once it gets rolling.
I really liked this album early on, but it was pretty much the exact same throughout. She has a great voice and all of the songs are good, but as a whole album it's not my favorite. I like the collaboration with Emmylou Harris on Greenville. The title track, Car Wheels On A Gravel Road was probably my favorite. Joy was another good song. Good album overall, but not my favorite.
The difficult gestation of this album is belied by the straightforward clarity of the production and the simplicity of the arrangements. William’s distinctive vocal style gives some character to what would otherwise be a fairly standard 90s alt country album. The themes of heartbreak and going home are familiar enough but she sings them likes she’s been to all the places she name-checks, which she likely has, and there’s a hard edged reality to her portrayal of the rural south.
A bit of a mixed bag. It's by no means a bad album, but it certainly does drag. At one point she sounded just as bored as I was. Still, some nice slide guitar and uptempo numbers, and I liked the track with Emmylou's harmony too.
I was ready to discount this one early on, but as it went on I actually enjoyed it more. Nothing earth shattering but kinda nice
Неплохая музыка, слушать можно, но не хочется
Good album overall. Has a very vintage feel despite being relatively recent. I really liked the use of hard panning because it made it easy to single out individual instruments.
Liked it more than I expected to—I've been on the fence on her music for a while but only ever knew a few songs. I would listen again but don't think it would make it into regular rotation.
Surprising, good combination of modern 90s rock and country. Will listen again could get around 4 stars. 3.5/5
6/10 Please to listen to, but didn't rock my world.
If you like this sort of stuff, you will dig this, a lot. Lucinda Williams is a strong singer/songwriter/guitarist. It’s just I find her voice a bit grating, and have a love hate relationship with a lot of country music in general. For me this was a bit of a slog, but it’s probably objectively a better album than I will give it credit for.
Fine, not super special for me
Not bad. Not groundbreaking enough that I think it belongs on this list, though.
What if Blue Rodeo had a female singer who couldn't carry a tune? I couldn't wait for this to be over. 2 stars because the actual music is good. The singing is just terrible.
If I had to listen to modern country I would play this, ⭐⭐⭐
Not too country, pretty chill
First impression was not good. This is my intro to Lucinda, but I’m drawn to come back. Will slot in the 3 spot and see if this grows on me. A down and dirty Sheryl Crowe? Not bad.
Too plain. Not relatable at the moment. First song is about longing for a lover
Not at all for me. But seems like it would be good for someone who's into this type of music. And it sounds like it means what it's saying. Can't say it's bad, just not my shit.
Tässä kuuluu kaiut ysäriltä ja 2000 luvun alulta. Haikeasti muistelen. What ever you do, right in time....
Album molt chill.
A fine dash of Americana, not unpleasant but not exceptionally memorable either
Not my style but enjoyable country. Not too much twang. I enjoyed the final song Jackson the most
Good stuff
Low 3? Generally fine, inoffensive, nothing crazy interesting though
I really liked a few of these, the title track will be in my head for a while in a good way
Sounds very country, but more rocky
Play with my balls gargle gargle slurp testicle fur.
I feel like this lives between Aimee Mann (whose songs and voice are a little too conventional for me) and Neko Case (whose amazing voice and weird, atmospheric songs are totally my thing). I wish the sound was more varied and unique, but it's all uniformly good.
I've said this a number of times now, but I'm not really big on country music at large. It's not a bad genre by any means. None of them are. Bad music genres simply don't exist in my eyes. However, country is one of the genres that I personally gravitate towards the least. With that said, this album's good. It's a solid country album. It's not my favorite, but it's not bad. Lucinda's voice does the job. The writing's good. Anything that isn't "whisky chevy jesus" or whatever gets played on the radio these days is good enough for me. There are some solid songs. The title track is pretty good. "Right in Time" is a nice opener. I'm not huge on every song though. "Joy" doesn't really work for me. I don't know why. The guitars are good. The album's a normal length. I respect this album, but I don't see myself going back to it much in the future. 3/5.
Lucinda wrote this album after accusing Len Houmous of stalking her. She referenced the sound of his car wheels on their gravel drive and the feeling of dread. He was never stalking her. It was her mum, Wilma Williams! 3.2 12/13 Joy
pretty cut and dry country stuff going on
I adore her voice and the music was good, but something about the album, maybe the songwriting, didn’t click with me. Might try out some of her other music.
Cute album. Enjoyed quite a few of these songs early on here, especially 'Car Wheels On A Gravel Road' and '2 Kool 1 Be-4-Gotten', and the vocals and lyrics I found were generally enjoyable; there's something mildly comedic about a good chunk of the way these songs are presented (and also pretty dark in the song 'Lake Charles'). Also, quite a few strong melodic hooks here, like with 'Metal Firecracker', which is driven by this slick little guitar riff. But overall, I'd say it falls into your standard '90s country-rock alley (especially in the pretty forgettable instrumentals, clean mixing, and lack of interesting fusions or song structures). Nothing mind-blowing, but totally manageable, and honestly didn't feel as long as it was.
I am familiar with her from listening to SXM’s Outlaw Country channel. This was OK. The kind of music that would play at a dusty roadside bar in the middle of nowhere Texas. The storytelling is good, but with this kind of music I would prefer Ray Wylie Hubbard. 3/5
This is the best Sheryl Crow album I have ever heard. Give it an extra half-star for the all-star lineup of backing musicians, including the excellently-named Gerf Morlix.
A fine album but low relisten probability for me.
3 sterne
Begint goed
A little alternative country. Pretty decent
Spoko ale kawałki są do siebie bardzo podobne
Dupy nie urywa, ale gitara momentami niezła. Doszedłem do wniosku że po pierwszych 4 utworach perkusista zasnął z nudów jak mu kazali grać 5 raz z rzędu to samo.
Drunken Angel is about Blaze Foley, a dude who should be on this list somewhere. Overall, this sounds like a typical Texas alt country album of the late 90s. It's solid, but there are better examples.
OK, this album isn’t bad; it’s just not that good. Her voice is good, I like that, but some of the lyrics are corny. 5/100
No it was alright. Country vibes. First couple songs. It was okay but nothing special
This was good! Very folk rock and Americana! I love the songwriting here and how open it feels! Enjoyed this album lot and Lucinda's voice is fantastic! Actual rating....3.5. Liked Songs: "Right In Time" , "2 Kool 2 Be 4-gotten" , "Drunken Angel" , "Lake Charles" , "Can't Let Go" , "Metal Firecracker" , "Greenville" , "Joy"
Pretty ok. Not a huge fan of the vocals 2.75
Something dad could listen to
Overall pretty good album. Standout songs: Drunken Angel Greenville
3/6
Started pretty strong and kind of fizzled out by the end.
I had never heard of this artist and that’s probably because I’d say she is country and not rock like Apple Music classifies the genre as. Now, me and country don’t normally go well together but this album is a bit different. It hasn’t got the usual over the top twangs that you normally associate with country music. Yes, you can hear it’s country but it’s not over done and her voice is very interesting. All in all I quite enjoyed it, will I listen again? Probably not but it was a little bit country and I didn’t hate it!
Fine if a bit plodding and repetitive.
Not too big a fan of the tropes of the country genre, but I liked her.
Lucinda cool. But not that cool. Always liked this album cover.
I mean it's fine, but am I really glad I got to listen to this before I died? Great voice though, almost like Sheryl Crow and sounds very 90s. 6/10
90s-00s era country music is among some of my least favorite music, but this album (while not immune to those influences) at least shows some progress toward the "Americana"/roots style music that is IMO much better.
Thought it was okay but not sure what makes it so special. Another one that might improve with another listen but I don't actually want to listen to it again
Enjoyable enough as background music, at little slow overall for what I like to listen to
I have listened to it before and did t really like it. But now I kind of enjoyed the record. Still not a favourite of mine but pretty good!
This is one of these solid country rock albums that lift up your spirits and are straightforward enjoyment, but nothing I'd consider something I would've ever listened to if it weren't for this list. I'd also say they would be nothing one needs to listen before they die.
Pretty good, for a country album. I didn’t love her voice initially but it definitely grew on me over the course of the album. I thought the album as a whole was way stronger than the sum of its parts.
Very pleasant.
okay alt country-emo album I guess. This lady sure is fucking sad.
Nice one.
Country music so not a fan. Not terrible though.
This was a decent album for rootsy folk rock and Americana. I can’t say it’s something I see myself coming back to, but it was good for what it was. It definitely has its time and place, even if it didn’t fully click with me personally.
I've been trying to figure out what's missing here. The song-writing and production are outstanding, and Williams has a voice that can soar or ache as the situation warrants. I'm old enough to remember the acclaim this album received when it came out nearly three decades ago, and it certainly deserves all the plaudits. But it never really grabbed me emotionally, so it's not a recording I've thought about in at least fifteen years. This latest listen didn't move the needle at all. Put it down to the subjectivity of musical taste, I guess.
Enjoyed.
Skilled guitarist. I am not a big country fan though.
Pleasantly surprised by this album. “It’s Country (Jim!) but not as we know it” springs to mind. Not your normal “Papa sittin’ on the porch” or “Mama hollering at Billy Jo” but some thought provoking lyrics and good melodies. Good melodies are always a hit for me. Pretty good production sounding great on my system. 3/5 20/8/25
6/10 - had some nice moments. Sounded like a sad cowgirl
point2.
Ok I may be weird but why do I kind of wanna be in the picture
It feels like I just spent an hour deep in the mid-west, and I really enjoyed it.
Rating: 6/10 Starts off great, the title track is especially amazing. The rest of it is pretty boring stereotypical radio-friendly country.
My threshold for quite sad country-ish women from the good old heartlands of the USA is extremely high, so this low rating is a very parental 'not angry, just disappointed, Lucinda'. She's got a lovely voice, and there are moments of really interesting songs on here - not least in the title track - but in the main it's just a bit too one paced and mooning.
Lucinda Williams just opened a Honkey Tonk in NYC this week. Pretty solid album. I don't know if I should now listen to Steve Earle, Wilco, Bonnie Raitt, Sheryl Crowe or Liz Phair.
Not really my jam, but generally well created album with good performances
Decent listen, but nothing note worthy.
I’ve never been much of a country fan, but I ended up enjoying this one way more than I was expecting. It was a pretty good listen. I actually did know Metal Firecracker through the Tallest Man on Earth’s cover album, Too Late for Edelweiss. Still fairly unlikely that I’ll seek this out on my own in the future though
I didn't hate it. I didn't love it. Kinda vanilla. Sometimes that hits the spot though. 3/5 #135
There’s something I kinda like about the 90s production and her lazy delivery. Not bad for a night time car ride home.
I like Lucinda Williams but didn't care for this album. Enjoyed "can't let go".
If Sheryl Crow is rock/country, this is country/rock. With country being one of the genres that disappoints me most profoundly, I will say that at first this album was a delightful surprise. However, I eventually grew weary of it, and I wasn’t sure whether my mood or the music had changed. I went back to the earlier part of the album, and it had lost its shine. Not that it isn’t a fine enough album, but I just can’t buy into it fully. And I really don’t need the ever present references to other country artist and Southern towns, as if she really really wants you to know that she is a country artist, seriously. Feels Too polished and self-conscious. Instead of rounding up to 4, I have to round down to 3.
Lucinda Williams has an excellent reputation as a songwriter, and I remember lots of buzz when this album came out. I think the deeper cuts on the album are a bit better than the singles, but on the whole I was disappointed. Apple Music calls this "Rock" but it feels to me like country in denial. The lyrics were often compelling, but the compositions were just ok. Appropriate album title.
This was solid. I bet I would like it more, if I was from any of the dozen, southern towns she sings about. Imo, there is better stuff in this genre.
Enjoyed the first few tracks - and I thought maybe this will be a unknown gem for me as I am partial to a little bit of soft country rock. Unfortunately the quality begins to diminish and they all begin to merge into one big country twang. It reminded me a little of Cardigans country album - long gone before midnight - which I love and have listened to hundred of times. I'm sure if I listened to this enough it would grow alot more on me but sadly only managed a couple of listens due to its length. A high 3.
Although it's sometimes dressed in the trappings of the country style I despise (overbearing southern accent and singing about sad shit), for the most part this is a highly tasteful, laid back album, with a vocal completely absent of any arrogance - it's just straight down the line story tellin' (Suzanne Vega comes to mind). I really appreciated the vibe of this, and I appreciated the often lovely melodies that don't rely on clichéd country progression but carve their own path. It's as good as Guitar Town, and nice to see Steve Earle is heavily involved here. Still doesn't come close to Nancy Griffiths, but this was a very pleasant surprise. I may even listen again.
Sheryl Crowe - similar.
soft, kinda soothing country music from the deep south. this album tries its hardest to transport you right to the rural areas of america, on a dingy little road trip. this album is fine. the lyrics are nice and the instrumentals are fine... i guess this is just an album that i have nothing to say about, and i didn't really feel any emotions listening to. these are songs alright, but they aren't really amazing. i guess it won a grammy.
Pretty good. I think I can add this to the list of “I never realized how influential Springsteen was until hearing this” records.
this was ok but just not really my thing :(
Good.
This sounds like Sheryl Crow without the fun hit singles. It grew on me as it went in though. A score of 3.5 because it was nice enough and I could bing it in again. But I don’t know if I ever will.
Very 90’s sounding in a good way and not surprising as released in 1998 - pleasant.
oh man, this hits home for sure. big fan of Steve Earle and Emmylou Harries, and I've seen all 3 of them on San Fran festival stages in the park early mornings. that whole scene of modern country incorporating more influences from other genres is represented here. its a fun record, even if you don't like country. she is a firecracker (with a song called Metal Firecracker) both lyrically and vocally. Right In Time is a basically a perfect opener, country aside. her style continues to be felt today even though you may have never heard of her. its simple and playful, stripped of pretention and judgement. I will say this would be something i listened to later in my life and have come to appreciate it more, def did not grow up liking these songs. but me and parents loved goin to see her live and listening to Drunken Angel having beers in the park. that grit of country living with the painful remorse of loss is a theme running throughout. its got that 90's feel as well that gives it that uniqueness from what came before and after. the debutante of country music is a memory of the past, Lucinda tells how its ugly as well as beautiful. its not for everyone, but the people within this scene agree that she is one of the greatest of all time. having seen her live, (18 years AFTER this record) she still has that spirit. its almost a 4/5 for how important to music it is and my personal connection, but truthfully, i prob wouldn't turn it on without other people. its clear that she loves music and puts out honestly. Joy is a banger. its music made for the live experience and the community that sprouts from it. "sometimes people just want to have fun." Jackson is slow and super country, a somber yet appropriate ending.
3.5
¿Por qué coño hacen los discos tan largos? Realmente está bien y suena todo muy bonito, pero esta mujer no tiene rango vocal para cantar tanto.
Real solid. Might put this back on
28/06/2025 Not really my thing, but it was listenable.
I saw alternative country and rolled my eyes. However, this ended up being more enjoyable than I anticipated. It leans into country, but not too far. Well done Lucinda.
I’m not sure what I was expecting but it wasn’t this. Car Wheels on a Gravel Road is a beautiful Americana album, not typically my style. Williams is clearly a great songwriter. Highlights are the opening Right on Time and the title track. At times it’s almost too clean and produced 7.1/10
Much like the sound of car wheels on a gravel road, this album is pleasant yet unspectacular.
Meh
J,aime pas tant les arrangements, mais certaine tounes sont bonnes. La premiere est d'ailleurs excellente.
Ça m'a pas trop dérangé mais j'vais jamais réécouter. Des bouttes j'ai l'impression qu'elle exagère un peu son drag en chantant. Un peu over-compressé dans l'ensemble. Y'a aissi des bruits de fond vraiment gossant des fois.
A note about (other people's) methodology: This isn't Ms Williams' first, or last, or best album. (on the last point, try Essence, for example). It is, though, the first album she made that got 'breakthrough' attention – reviews in the broadsheets, appearances on late night music programmes, etc. (These are UK reference points, I should point out. But since this list is subtly UK-centric, I think that's ok.) Equally important is that this album is from a time before streaming, where it was actually rather difficult to check out an album without, you know, buying it. (There's a lot to be said about how this may have influenced attachment to music, and the perceived disposability of much new music nowadays. This is a discussion for another time and place.) The point here is that it was possible to have a perception of an album without having engaged very closely with it. A reputation built on the amplified opinions of a few taste makers. (Another example, that ticks all the boxes above, is Yo La Tengo's Summer Sun) Anyway. This isn't the Lucinda Williams album I'll take with me to a desert island.
An album that I both feel like I like, and like I don't like it. Not sure what to think of it in the end. Weird thing. I think that it has potential to be a bit more, but it's not there. It's such a tricky thing to describe.
I liked this album when it came out, and I still find it easy to listen to. It does suffer from a bit of a mundane sameness quality, in that there are only a few tracks that stand out from the others. But I like her voice and the vibe overall.
Is it a good country album? I think that's undeniable. There's some really great songwriting, and a lot of catchy tunes that I was thinking about after the album was over. Is this one of the best country albums ever, let alone or of the best albums ever made? I'm not sure I would say that, I don't listen to a lot of country, but I really enjoy it as a mood, and I don't think that country was in a really good place creatively in 1998 when this came out if this made that huge of an impact on the genre, because ultimately outside of a few songs this sounds like a by the numbers country album. Not that there's really anything fundamentally wrong with that, if you like your country music to be catchy and very similar sounding this has that to offer, but I wouldn't go as far as to say this is anything too memorable. Maybe I'm being too harsh on it, if I ever get the urge to listen to this again I will, but I think this is pretty decent at best, and too reliant on country stereotypes to be interesting at worst
I thought this was reasonably good. I liked her voice more than others here seem to (she sounded a bit like Laura Marling on the first track).
For me, a lot of highs, and a lot of... Yeah that was just okay. Highlights include "2 Kool to be forgotten", "can't let go", "Jackson".
Sheryl Crow vibe
another folksy singer songwriter record!! how fun
It's not bad, just unexciting. It's not for me. Favorite song: can't let go.
01) Right in Time - 7,5 02) Car Wheels on a Gravel Road - 7,0 03) 2 Kool 2 Be 4-Gotten - 7,0 04) Drunken Angel - 6,5 05) Concrete and Barbed Wire - 6,0 06) Lake Charles - 6,0 07) Can't Let Go - 7,0 08) I Lost It - 6,5 09) Metal Firecracker - 6,0 10) Greenville - 6,0 11) Still I Long for Your Kiss - 6,0 12) Joy - 6,0 13) Jackson - 6,5 TOTAL: 6,46 (65/100) Current ranking: 400/560
Chillig Love to imagine doing cartwheels on a gravel road Yee haw I fell asleep
Cleanly produced solid country singer-songwriter. There’s nothing wrong with this - but is it mind-blowing, nah.
Her voice gets on me sometimes but this is a pretty fun record. Think I listened to it before.
Итс окэй, приятная музыка, важные темы. Лучшая песня - Right in Time.
A few bangers, but plenty of whiny songs
it’s ok…
It was fine.
This was pretty nice. I wouldnt mind listening again. Strong 3 easily
I didn't know this singer. Pleasantly surprised. Nice vocal and lyrics. Overall good album.
genuinely the exact sort of longing i was doing this morning jesus christ. i found this really pleasantly surprising!! still i long..... for your kiss.........
Yeah will listen again to that number.
Prima singer-songwriter/country album. Sowieso ook wel eens fijn om een vrouw te horen in plaats van een britpop man. Mag ook wel eens! Het is zeker geen vervelend album, het is ook niet mn favoriete album. Word er niet wild van en dat ik zo baal dat ik dit album nu pas hoor, maar het album is meer dan prima genoeg. Ook wel fijn om weer een iets minder album van uiterste te hebben! De stem van Lucinda is echt dikke prima, de instrumenten klinken wel wat gedateerd, als je me had verteld dat dit uit de jaren 80 komt had ik je ook geloofd, maar dat is toch niet echt wat op de voorgrond staat hier. Af en toe een solo'tje en verder is het toch echt wel Lucinda die de aandacht pakt. Tsja, ik vind het gewoon wel prima, niet fantastisch maar heb zeker slechtere albums gehoord! FAVO: Right in Time, Can't let go, Metal firecracker, Joy
Pretty repetitive, but fun overall.
Just chill
3.5 I wasn’t thrilled to see back-to-back country albums on this list, especially after not feeling the tonk of Joe Ely’s so-called Masquerade at all, but this came as a bit of a surprise - this is MUCH more of what I want out of my country music. All of the extra BS found on Honky Tonk Masquerade is absent here, and you’re left with more of a stripped back, bare bones, straightforward country album. I mean, yes, the production is still very clean (perhaps cleaner than I would like at times, though shoutout to Steve Earle), and there's for sure a degree of pop sensibility, but something about Lucinda’s presentation feels very personal and vulnerable, which I think allowed me to grab onto this more than I normally would. And man, did I dig her voice - I think some people have a problem with it, but for me its imperfections added to the overall self-expressive charm. I liked just about every song here, but what ultimately holds me back from giving this a higher rating is the lack of variety for its length. As much as I would like to say it’s the kind of thing where the overall sound and vibe established is good enough for that not to matter, I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t checking in on my progress somewhere around Metal Firecracker pretty consistently each time through. The best songs to be found here are definitely in the front half, though I was pretty happy to hear a cameo from my homegirl Emmylou Harris on Greenville, which very well may have saved this album from otherwise losing me around that point. Still, as someone who doesn’t claim to be the biggest fan of country music, I thought this was pretty good. Definitely something I’ll be revisiting again when I’m in the mood to feel like a heartbroken Southern woman.
I was dreading this album. The name and the cover implied some country-style rock that I don't really like. But it was actually pretty good. 3.5/5
It was fine.