Reviews (page 6 of 8)
I may just not like country but like half the songs (or more) have got nothing going for them, shitty melody, lyrics and annoying vocals. Not all of them of course, I legitimately liked “can’t let go” and to a lesser extent “drunken angel” but sadly any good moments on here are far between
Lucinda ... I don't know how to rate this. Was I more charmed by your accent than the music? Probably. It was pretty repetitive, but I enjoyed the music. 2.5
I loved so much of this. She has such an interesting voice and the instrumentation was varied and surprising at times. Title track and Joy are two of the most annoying songs we’ve encountered
I really liked her voice! The songs were relaxing, but they did all feel kind of same-ish.
listened to this album for the first time in the last year, and i still enjoy it more than expected. 3.5
2.5
that voice!
Very much like the use of the African music.
Is this real? I feel like this is one of those skits where some comedians make country songs and the bit just goes on a little too long and enters into not funny territory. They literally pick on sentence pronounce all the words incorrectly and then repeat that sentence for like 5 mins per song. Throw this on the list of “Why is this on here?” 2/10
soothing and beautiful country that really is easy to work to - i might have to do this more often.
I wasn't sure at first, but after a very short time I really liked this. Played it all through at least 4 times, back-to-back. Several standout tracks and her voice sounds a lot like Sheryl Crow. Good stuff.
Rock rock! Pidin paljon. Sopivasti etelää. Hyviä biisejä, tehty yksi ajatus kerrallaan (olen alkanut kaivata sitä erityisesti uudemmassa musiikissa, joten tämä rauhoitti tänään). Niin vahva kolme puoli, että uskallan antaa nelosen.
Mitä enemmän kuuntelen tätä, sitä vakuuttuneempi olen, että tämä ei ole pelkkä kolmonen - mikä on epäreilua muita levyjä kohtaan, sillä 2 Kool 2 Be 4-gotten on ollut suosikki siitä lähtien, kun kuulin sen Rhonda Pearlmanin CD-soittimessa. Artistin vireen rajoilla seikkaileva ääni ei lakkaa koskettamasta minua, eivätkä hänen biisinsä lopeta hidasta avautumistaan. Erityistä, väitän.
Boring hurdy durdy country shit I don’t want. I would love it if my final albums were just way way better than this sad trickle down of crap I’ve been getting.
Once in a while, I have an artist that. Stands outside of my Typical genre norms. I remember this album when I was just out of college. I like that American folk sound mixed with the Cajun Zydeco feel. Listen to Williams gives me similar vibe as listening to some Mary Chapin Carpenter. They both make me a little introspective and, shoot, almost make me wanna dance.
Pre-9/11 country music, my beloved.
Why do country pop lyrics have to be so dumb. Cheryl Crow is far enough into this genre.
expected worse, was pretty decent folk coutry rock, nothing special but enjoyable.
Nothing wrong with it, but not much of a country fan.
I've owned this album in the past. I like a lot of the album and she's a solid songwriter, but the best song is her cover version of Don't Let Go. I did notice that just about every song is about a breakup or an ex-lover and lists 2-3 different cities. "I take off my watch and my earrings My bracelets and everything Lie on my back and moan at the ceiling Oh my baby"
Played this a ton when it first came out. Still holds up IMHO.
When this album first came out, I didn’t love it but it has grown on me, as has Lucinda Williams.
Not for me
In track one of this album, I wasn’t sure if I’d enjoy it or if it might tip a little too far into country twanginess. Turns out the answer was both. It leans into country more than a lot of music that I dislike, yet I still really enjoyed it which is quite the rarity. I’m not sure what sets this apart from other music, but the instrumentation just sounded nice to my ears. The vocals were fine, but it was how it all came together which made something quite lovely. I’m happy to say that this album surprised me.
Great album from a relatively obscure artist, I really enjoyed this
Her voice is just... kind of annoying, and the songs sound too repetitive for too long. Can't do it. DNF.
~550 albums in on this project and this is exactly the type of album that keeps me coming back. Sounds like so much because it’s descended from so much and so much has come from it! Just a beautiful sound. I hate to admit I had no clue about Lucinda Williams but here I am, one listen in and I feel like I know her. Just looked up her tour this summer to see if we can make a trip…
4.1 - I thought I was going to like this more but it’s still really great. It’s a very wholesome album and has some really lovely descriptive lyrics. I think sometimes I wanted a bit more and felt it was a bit repetitive in parts
Did I enjoy this? Do I like country music? Honestly I don't really know. Drunken Angel has been in my rotation for some time, but its probably still my favourite track from the album. Fave Tracks: Car Wheels on a Gravel Road, Drunken Angel, Joy 3.3/5
This is the reason I am doing 1001 albums. What a masterpiece. The story behind the album is fascinating and, especially because of its time, amazing. This album was a modern movement before it existed. Alt-Country, Americana, Outlaw, everything good modern country has become. And Lucinda is a fucking badass. This is a collection of amazing character studies that, when taken together are a whole world. You can come back to this well time and time again and find something new. A true masterpiece! Best saved song: 2 cool 2 B 4gotten
Enjoyable album, it aged very well.
I’m guessing this is what music sounds like before it decides what it wants to be when it grows up Lucinda has a good voice trapped in generic middle of the road music. It belongs in an elevator
Road trip songs! Yeah! My type of music. Don't have much to say. I'll leave 4 stars.
3.5? Interesting type of country
Sounds like a lot of late 90s alt radio female singers. Not sure why this one was special enough to land on this list. Reminds me I think of Sheryl Crowe. Pretty mid, then it got more country and more on my shit list. 1*
I dug this. I liked her voice better as it went along. Favorite songs: Concrete and barbed wire “Joy” is super cool Lake charles Still I long for your kiss Drunken Angel
Cool songs I liked this one
There is nothing remarkable about her voice or the the songwriting.
My biggest problem with “modern” country is that a lot of it sounds like middle of the road rock songs but with steel guitar and a country twangy voice. Lucinda roots her songs a bit more in older country, at least it seems that way on this album. I think I had a Lucinda Williams album at one time on cassette, perhaps it's time to change that and buy one of her albums. The songs themselves were well-crafted, and there were a number of them that I enjoyed. I could do without songs about angels, but that's not her fault. I mean, it's country and that's usually something that comes up. It's not like she's writing "the South will rise again" or anything. Definitely something I imagine listening to again. perhaps on a nice walk outside. Top songs: "Right In Time," "Car Wheels On A Gravel Road," "Can't Let Go," "Metal Firecracker"
So, #98 on Rolling Stone's 500 best albums...of all time. All time? All genres? Seems a little gracious. But I did enjoy it from the opening plucks of Right in Time. It kind of reminded me of all of the genres of folk, country, alt country, adult contemporary, etc. that were smashing together in the 90's. Like Ryan Adams and Liz Phair (or most of her Lilith Fair compatriots) and Sheryl Crow and Wilco coming together. But still something all her own and not as annoying or eye rolling as Shawn Colvin or Meredith Brooks. The title track, Drunken Angel, Can't Let Go, I Lost It, Greenville, and Jackson were some other faves. I decided about halfway through I was going to let this album play a few times. Pleasantly surprised...and not disappointed on multiple listens.
The song title "2 Kool 2 Be 4-Gotten" reminds me of the Weird Al line from Word Crimes: "You should never write words using numbers, unless you're seven, or your name is Prince." I'd describe the overall album as slacker country/blues. Not bad, but nothing I'd seek out again. Favorite tracks: Drunken Angel (reminds me of Tom Petty), Can't Let Go (fun track).
frekar gott útlaga/alt köntrí. gef þessu aðra. 3,5.
Quite a long album so didn't finish but very enjoyable and added to the return to list.
Not my jam.
Fine. Not my favorite genre, but was pleasant enough.
very bland and generic, i also didnt like her voice sorry.. barely a 2
5/5 for a summer evening
Nothing too bad or too good Solid two stars all the way.
I feel like knowing the context of how influential this album has been for a lot of my favorite modern indie acts gives this a higher rating. It's great Americana, but 25 years on it sounds a whole lot like a whole lot of other stuff, which is probably a testament to its influence. This isn't typically my style of music, but I can appreciate it for what it is, and that is heartfelt country music.
Fine.
I enjoyed this more than expected, some solid songs on here. 3.5
I don't like country idk if this is country but its same vibes also its very American core and I'm not a fan of that unless its Lana del ray Americana core I get it.. there is some car wheels on a gravel road I heard you the first time and the second and the 38th
Dry, dusty, intriguing
Boring.
Lucinda Williams was one of those artists I had never heard of until I moved from the UK to the US, being introduced to this was a revelation. To me Country music was either old people from the 70s or earlier like Johnny Cash or Kris Kristofferson and Tammy Wynette or Loretta Lynn, or mediocre 90s pop crossovers like Faith Hill and LeAnn Rimes, so to encounter the in-between space that Americana genre existed in with artists like Lucinda and Emmylou Harris was an eye opening experience. This album moved me, it's downright filthy in so many ways with songs like "Right In Time" and "I Still Long For Your Kiss" but it's the consecutive punches of "2 Kool 2 Be 4-Gotten", "Drunken Angel", "Concrete And Barbed Wire" and "Lake Charles" that keep me coming back. You should also listen to her 2005 Live @ the Fillmore album
Too often is this just listing off what she is seeing or observing on a simple drive through the country. 3/10
Fine for what it was but not sure why this is a noteworthy album
This was fine.
Middle of the road 90s country is not for me
I liked it
I quite like country, and this folk-like sound, with its rough-and-ready vocals and its personality does hit the spot for me.
Could have been a 3 but it got repetitive and her voice got annoying
I can see how people would like it, it’s just not for me
This started out decent but I couldn't stand to hear her voice by the end of it. Stand-out: Car Wheels On A Gravel Road
Heat
Better than I thought it'd be.
Had this record as a safe voice when it was windy outside. Fantastic songs.
sounds like out of tune Alanis Morrisette
I like her voice but not how she sings. She kinda sounds like Courtney love and Fiona Apple. Didn’t like this. Sounds like she’s trying to be country but would sound better singing more Alternative. Don’t think this should be on the list. Not my vibe. Boring. Ok so I do like the album cover but the words at the top are tilting down and that pisses me off like did she do that on purpose?
Een countrymiep met een verkoudheid. Leuk hoor, maar wat is er bijzonder aan? Dan hoor ik net zo lief Ilse de Lange.
Om de term maar even te lenen. We komen nog wel eens een 'vergeetbare 3' tegen in deze lijst. Niet slecht, maar niet echt interessant. Je zou het bijna vergeten, maar in de jaren 90 viel er een compleet genre onder de noemer 'vergeetbare 3'. Amerikaanse rustige singer-song-writer dames. Net geen country, net geen rock. Net niets. Er zijn tientallen bekende voorbeelden van, maar die ben ik natuurlijk allemaal vergeten. In 1998 was dit genre gelukkig redelijk aan het uitsterven. Blijkbaar heeft ene Lucinda toen toch nog eens zo'n plaatje opgenomen. Helemaal niet slecht hoor. Ook helemaal niet vernieuwend en zeker niet bijzonder. Een middenmotor binnen dit genre van de vergeetbare 3.
Leuke americana op zich, maar ik zie niet zoveel wat dit (toen al) toevoegde aan de 90s rush aan vrouwelijke singer songwriters a la Sheryl Crow etc etc. Ze was (toen al) een boomer in tegenstelling tot haar jongere concullega's, die het landschap domineerden. Ze brak blijkbaar pas met dit album door, maar dat was gewoon omdat ze toen pas eindelijk kon meeliften op het succes van de jongere generatie vermoed ik. Uitwisbaar, vergeetbaar, een karige 3.
Thoroughly boring and forgettable.
Another amazing album from an artist I'd never heard of. Some great guitar tones on this.
Country shite
Got to say not just another country album, but only just. First couple of tracks were just that bog standard country music. But then, I don't know, it sort of changed. And for 3 or for tracks it there was something different about it. But then it degenerated again into standard stuff. Onthe whole not bad. Worth a 2.
There was a point where it all good far too stereotypically C&W but most of it was alright!
Just by looking at the title and cover I knew my expectations were going to be low. I didn't mind the first 2 songs, then the full on Country effect started to bring me down. I was expecting it to be more cliche ridden than it was mind you. So a 2 star for that reason.
It’s a pretty decent country-rock album, but not my thing.
I liked "Can't Let Go" a lot and found some of the other songs kind of pretty and nice, but most of this album was boring.
Lucinda is such a good singer. The lyrics are beautiful. Although some country music included in the album i am not particularly a fan of. But i see why they draw comparasion with Bob Dylan.
I would like to hear you singing and playing guitar like this. The album title is nice too! I could certainly imagine us listening to this as we're going on a short road trip. The slower songs are good for starting the day in the kitchen. I'm generally not a fan of country-like music, but I liked this album, it is well put together.
very nice bluegrass ... 4 stars
Best bit have less country and western
Some nice country bangers
nice album. fav: joy
4/10
Started with an open mind, ended with an open mouth. Yawn!
Nice relaxed country pop vibes
**Album Review: "Car Wheels on a Gravel Road" by Lucinda Williams** *Release Date:* June 30, 1998 *Label:* Mercury Records *Genre:* Americana, Country Rock "Car Wheels on a Gravel Road" is Lucinda Williams' fifth studio album, and it stands as a seminal work in the Americana and country rock genres. The album's creation spanned several years and multiple recording sessions, with Williams striving for perfection in both the songwriting and production phases. The result is a critically acclaimed album that has left an indelible mark on the music landscape. ### Lyrics Lucinda Williams is renowned for her lyrical prowess, and "Car Wheels on a Gravel Road" showcases her storytelling abilities at their finest. The album's lyrics paint vivid pictures of Southern life, filled with richly drawn characters and evocative scenes. Williams' songs often explore themes of longing, loss, and resilience, rooted deeply in her Southern upbringing. **Key Tracks and Lyric Highlights:** 1. **"Right in Time"** - The opening track captures the essence of romantic longing and desire. Williams' lyrics are intimate and candid, exploring the nuances of a love affair with lines like, "Not a day goes by I don’t think about you / You left your mark on me, it’s permanent, a tattoo." 2. **"Car Wheels on a Gravel Road"** - The title track is a nostalgic ode to childhood memories, with Williams reminiscing about car rides on country roads. The lyrics, "Broken down shacks, engine parts / Could tell a lie but my heart would know," highlight her ability to find beauty in the mundane and the everyday. 3. **"Drunken Angel"** - This song is a tribute to the late singer-songwriter Blaze Foley. Williams' poignant lyrics capture the tragic beauty of Foley's life and death, painting him as a "drunken angel" with lines like, "Blood spilled out from the hole in your heart / Over the strings of your guitar." Williams' writing is both deeply personal and universally relatable, often addressing complex emotions and experiences with remarkable clarity and sensitivity. ### Music Musically, "Car Wheels on a Gravel Road" blends elements of country, rock, blues, and folk, creating a rich and textured soundscape. The instrumentation is meticulously crafted, with each track offering a distinct sonic experience while maintaining a cohesive overall sound. **Instrumentation and Arrangements:** 1. **Guitar Work** - The album features exceptional guitar work, with contributions from guitarists like Gurf Morlix, Steve Earle, and Charlie Sexton. The interplay between acoustic and electric guitars provides a dynamic range, from the jangly riffs of "Can't Let Go" to the haunting slide guitar on "Lake Charles." 2. **Rhythm Section** - The rhythm section, featuring bassists such as Roy Bittan and drummers like Donald Lindley, anchors the album with steady, driving beats. The rhythmic backbone is particularly evident on tracks like "Joy," where the propulsive groove complements Williams' raw vocal delivery. 3. **Additional Instruments** - The album's sonic palette is further enriched by the use of instruments like the accordion, played by Jim Lauderdale on "2 Kool 2 Be 4-Gotten," and the mandolin, which adds a rustic charm to "Greenville." The production, handled by Williams herself along with Roy Bittan and Steve Earle, is polished yet organic, allowing the songs' emotional weight to shine through without overproduction. ### Production The production journey of "Car Wheels on a Gravel Road" was notably tumultuous, involving multiple recording sessions and producers. Williams' perfectionism and commitment to capturing the right sound and feel led to a prolonged production process. However, this meticulous approach paid off, resulting in an album that feels both timeless and immediate. **Production Elements:** 1. **Vocal Production** - Williams' vocals are front and center throughout the album, capturing her emotive, raspy delivery with clarity. The production ensures that her voice remains the focal point, whether she's delivering a tender ballad or a gritty rocker. 2. **Sound Quality** - The album boasts a warm, analog sound quality, with a balance between crispness and warmth that enhances the listening experience. The mix allows for the intricate details of the instrumentation to be heard without overshadowing the vocal performances. 3. **Consistency** - Despite the multiple recording sessions and changing producers, the album maintains a consistent sound and mood. This is a testament to Williams' vision and the skillful blending of various elements to create a unified whole. ### Themes "Car Wheels on a Gravel Road" explores a range of themes that resonate deeply with listeners, particularly those familiar with the Southern United States. The themes of the album are grounded in personal experience and cultural heritage, offering a rich tapestry of narratives. **Major Themes:** 1. **Nostalgia and Memory** - Many of the songs on the album deal with memories of the past, from childhood experiences to lost loves. The title track exemplifies this theme, as Williams recalls the sights and sounds of her youth. 2. **Loss and Grief** - Songs like "Drunken Angel" and "Lake Charles" delve into the pain of losing loved ones. Williams' ability to articulate the complexities of grief makes these songs deeply affecting. 3. **Love and Longing** - Romantic longing is a recurring theme, explored with nuance and honesty. "Right in Time" and "Still I Long for Your Kiss" capture the yearning and desire that accompany love and relationships. 4. **Resilience and Survival** - Despite the often melancholic tone, there is an underlying theme of resilience and survival. Tracks like "Joy" embody a defiant spirit, with Williams declaring, "You took my joy, I want it back." ### Influence and Legacy "Car Wheels on a Gravel Road" has had a profound influence on the Americana and country music scenes. Its blend of genres, coupled with Williams' distinctive voice and songwriting, has inspired countless artists and solidified her status as a critical darling. **Influence on Music:** 1. **Americana Genre** - The album is often cited as a cornerstone of the Americana genre, blending traditional country sounds with rock and blues influences. Its success helped pave the way for other artists in the genre to gain mainstream recognition. 2. **Songwriting Standards** - Williams' lyrical depth and storytelling have set a high standard for songwriting in the country and Americana genres. Her influence can be heard in the work of artists like Kacey Musgraves, Jason Isbell, and Sturgill Simpson. 3. **Female Voices in Country** - Williams' success with "Car Wheels on a Gravel Road" has been particularly impactful for female artists in country music, demonstrating that women can achieve critical and commercial success while maintaining artistic integrity. ### Pros and Cons **Pros:** 1. **Lyrical Brilliance** - Williams' songwriting is unparalleled, with vivid, evocative lyrics that resonate deeply with listeners. 2. **Musical Diversity** - The album's blend of country, rock, blues, and folk creates a rich and varied listening experience. 3. **Production Quality** - The production is polished yet organic, enhancing the emotional impact of the songs. 4. **Emotional Depth** - The themes of the album are explored with nuance and honesty, making for a deeply affecting listen. 5. **Influence** - The album's impact on the Americana and country music scenes is significant, inspiring a new generation of artists. **Cons:** 1. **Pacing** - Some listeners may find the album's pacing to be slow, with a focus on mid-tempo and ballad-style songs. 2. **Production Delays** - The tumultuous production process led to delays in the album's release, which may have hindered its initial impact. 3. **Homogeneity** - While the album's consistency is a strength, some may find a lack of variety in the overall sound and mood. ### Conclusion "Car Wheels on a Gravel Road" is a masterful album that stands as a testament to Lucinda Williams' talent and perseverance. Its lyrical depth, musical richness, and emotional resonance make it a landmark work in the Americana and country genres. Despite the challenges faced during its production, the album's enduring influence and critical acclaim affirm its status as a classic. For listeners seeking an authentic and powerful musical experience, "Car Wheels on a Gravel Road" offers a journey worth taking.
This is as far into country as I can go. A few of these songs were nice, pleasant listens. But even then, the imagery of dirt roads, concrete, driving cars made me laugh. They really are staples of the genre, aren't they? Standouts are Car Wheels on a Gravel Road, Lake Charles, I Lost It, and Metal Firecracker.
Sheryl Crow esque
Я не знаю, ну почему-то мне нравится вот это вот кантри от сильных, независимых, но при этом истерзанных жизнью женщин. Им грустно но они идут вперёд. Они любят, они страдают, они держатся.
Hahaha Lucinda Williams after that stupid The Thrills album!! Oh the ironing is delicious 🤤. Still angry about Irish guys using a fgake southern drawl. Great songwriting delivered with authenticity. The album has a lot of variety, a range of emotion, interesting and fresh subject matter. Really liked these little glimpses of people's lives, Lake Charles was a memorable example. I've never listened to Lucinda WIlliams before because I kind of afraid of country music, but this was great. Haters gonna hate, as they say. I typically oppose the Critically Acclaimed™ stuff, but this deserves the awards.
Drum sound *very* juicy
Country com boas doses de pop para soar aprazível.
p826. 1998. 4.5 stars. Sounds like Sheryl Crow's older and arguably more talented sister :) Great voice, great lyrics and songs. Half a point deducted for the occasional lapse into yeehaw.
To say I’m blown away is an understatement. This is everything I want in a record — female songwriter with lyrical poems about being a townie over shredding guitar. I’m far from a country girl, but Lucinda Williams embodies that punk ethos that country originally stood for in a way that really speaks to me. It still has the twang and topical focus of country, but it does so in a way that transcends genre cliches. Honestly, it’s a great entry point into country, and I’m shocked I didn’t come to it sooner. There isn’t a bad song on this album, and to my own surprise, it is quickly becoming a newfound favorite.
Prima album, niet echt mijn genre, maar vette stem
I hate her voice. It’s really weak. This sounds like a bad rip-off of Lisa Loeb or Sheryl Crow. The only redeeming part of this album is the steel guitar that sounds great.
Country. Right In Time.
Maybe if I’d heard this artist first I may have thought Sheryl Crow was a copycat. Or maybe not. Sheryl has more interesting song subjects in my mind.
Didn't listen
Album number 1089 of 1089. Three years and done. Not the best album to save for last, but it was a good listen. Standouts: Car Wheels on a Gravel Road, Concrete and Barbed Wire, 3.75
Whatever, can't bring myself to care about it. Sounds like any country/folk album ever made.
Iconic attitude and style! Really seems like you don’t want to fuck with Lucinda. Also sounds like she would drink you under the table. This album grabs you more as a whole than as individual numbers. A definite vibe. Playlist pick: Lake Charles
If we wanted more country on this list I could name a dozen other albums that I would add before this one.
Great vocals and songs. Impressive.
Good songwriting and nice melodies too. Not someone who has ever been on my radar but happy to have heard her
Melding Miranda Lambert and Susan Cowsill with her own unique style.
That was good. Catchy and fun country tunes. It gets a bit repetitive, but it’s still fun nonetheless.
I want to like this album. I have listened to it multiple times over the years, but cannot find anything to hook me. The songwriting is great, the guitar is great, the guest contributions are great, I just can't get my brain to enjoy the whole experience. There are 2 or 3 songs I added to my Liked Songs, but those were exceptions.
Decent album and an enjoyable listen! Not the most fond of country but this was nice - I found the slower, singer/songwriter songs to be my picks from the album.
I tried to give this a chance but I really didn’t like it. It was a chore to get through. Not for me. Take your Sheryl Crow-Taylor swift-shania Twain coded white girl music and ram it up your box.
I don't like country music, but I am a fan of this subset of the genre - Americana? Folk? Whatever it is - it shaves off the twangy, western vibe and uses country cadences mixed with rock to create a vibe that sits comfortably amongst artists like Bob Dylan or Tom Petty. I love Williams's voice too. It's crisp, effortless, but also melancholy and a little messy. The opening track "Right in Time" hooked me right in. It wasn't until "Concrete and Barbed Wire" that I had to relent a little and back off the otherwise unanimous priase I had for this album. "Can't Let Go" though is phenomenal. I had heard Robert Plant and Alison Krauss sing that song - had no idea it was a cover! It's a great track. I an a new convert to Lucinda Williams and will definitely seek out more of her stuff.
incredible mixing. instruments in perfect balance, full of space.
I've heard of this artist. Truly never listened to any of her music. Too folky for me, probably won't listen to much. Definitely not my style of music. Next.
In what can easily be confused as a Sheryl Crow album, Alt Country Lucinda Williams produces a contemporary of the time piece with the weirdly titled Car Wheels On A Gravel Road. This sound would also contribute to the craze of Modern Country which I'm no fan of, but in a world of gray areas this pop/country album is an easy and forgettable listen some 2 years on.
Loved it!!!
Country-rock, folk, go vokal, liidt kedeligt
This album is great! I have heard a few of these songs randomly on my local radio station, but did not know where they were from.
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Wow! I loved this one. I had listened to it before in the car with Mary, so that probably helped. But I just adored the songwriting and the feel of this one. It just kept on trucking along!
Not my kind of music. Was tough for me
Ziek lekker wel. Vind vooral Car wheels on a gravel road een goed nummer. Maar op een gegeven moment zakt het in en wordt het saai. Vind country voor een paar nummers wel lekker maar daarna niet echt meer.
Toch een verrassend lekker album. Lekker voor in de ochtend. Bijna echt van genoten. Drie reeten
I am not sure whether it's my lack of ear for country but I don't see this as particularly stand out or quite get why it won such plaudits. It's pleasant enough but it doesn't warrant another listen.
This was somehow annoying. She slurs the words like a drunk, the whole album was half the time complaining, half the time about some random towns and cities down south. The music is generic country. No idea how the high praise and the place on this list are justified.
I knew after getting a few great albums in a row I would pay the price with a bunch of bad albums in a row and here we are.
Not a fan.
Love this album! My first time hearing it.
I'm sure this is very good if you like this kind of thing, but it's a bit too American for me.
Sounds like Sheryl crow
Solid
1 extremely generic and boring. Also hate how she slurs all of her words
8/10 really nice! very pleasing aesthetic
Had never heard of this artist beforehand and am glad to have heard tis record . A very solid attempt at creating a chill sort of soft rock country infusion album that receives a lot of praise for me.
While this album was well-made, I personally just got nothing out of this experience
2,5
Great album.
Ugh, this album is depressing and really whiney. Big nope for me. Somehow, I suffered through the entire album. This is the thing I feared the most doing this project: an album that is horrible and only added to the list because they need 1001 of them. Makes me wonder if the curator of the list is some how related to this performer and included her out of pity. Man, I really dislike this album. Wish I could give negative stars.
Really really generic
Didn't finish it.
Lyrics are fine, music is same-sounding. Disclaimer: Americana is not my thing, alt-country can be good if there is depth of sound and some variety with instrument use. Overall: 4/10
why so long
Not very nice to listen to, definitely well below par
This is so chill and I love it. The title track was slow and yummy and I loved it and 2 kool 2 be 4gotten was pleasing to the ear as well. It then ended well with still I long for your kiss and joy, which were both very different and enjoyable, before leading into Jackson. This is SWAGS before it was cool.
This was alrighr but it got really boring really fast
I thought it was a country banger but its kind of a country snoozer
Not the worst country I've ever heard, but it is country.
only 1 really good song on this album.
I think I've heard of Lucinda Williams before, but I didn't think I was familiar with any of her music. After a little bit of reading, it turns out I know her song "Passionate Kisses," but I'm not sure if I grew up hearing her version or Mary Chapin Carpenter's. Regardless, I'm pretty picky about my country music, so this was going to be a coin flip heading into this album, but at least it's not Post-9/11 Country. I thought this album was a dud. The vocals and music weren't that great, and the lyrics felt completely uninspired. This album felt like someone looked up a bunch of cities and stereotypical southern things and just tried to write songs by repeating things like "Jackson" and "screen door," and hoping that it would land with people. And apparently it landed with quite a few people. Enough people to win a Grammy. The professional reviews that I read over said that the songs on here were great storytelling, and that they build to crushingly sad conclusions. Maybe they do, but I was so disengaged that I couldn't find one interesting thing to latch on to keep my interest on this album. As completely forgettable as this album was, at least it wasn't Pere Ubu's Dub Housing bad.
Decent country style album, lots of repetition in the lyrics
I recognize the voice from somewhere. Would stay for the second show just to be memorized all over again
enjoyable
I was expecting something different but it ended up being just the old country-based American music that I must hear before die, even not knowing why.
Meh
7/10
heard it. love it.
Überraschend gut. Bin kein Country Fan, aber das geht zum Teil gut rein. 3-4
It's so refreshing to hear an artist write and sing songs that would appeal to Brandon Carlisle, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Emmy Lou Harris etc. Fold comparisons to Dylan and Townes Van Zandt may be a slight stretch, but Lucinda's songwriting and singing is terrific. I live the fact that she's not sounding (or being made to sound) like Taylor Swift!! 4 / 5
Very very boring. Country meets over compressed late 90s production. Yaaaawn
She is the absolute spitting image of Shirley from Eastenders, if the American's ever do a remake, I vote her
Struggling to picture the type of person who would listen to stuff like this. An absolute no from me. 1/5
How the fuck has this ended up on a list of albums to listen to before you die? Fucking shite
Kind of a classic in late '90s Americana - Country/Rock world. Great song lyrics. Twangy country-ish guitar driven instrumentation. Unique voice. Lucinda has been doing this a long time.
Not a big fan of country or folksy but it may be the recent string of poor albums that made this seem a little better than I'd probably rate it under normal circumstances. That said, it didn't really keep my attention and took a couple days to get through it. Favorite track "Drunken Angel" 2.5/5
Its like a chill Courtney Love. Country love
At times I thought this was pretty unremarkable modern country music, but I think it has just enough about it to stand out from the pack; there’s a rugged, un-cheesy quality which I appreciate. It definitely passes the ‘would I enjoy listening to this on a U.S. road trip?’ test. The rockier tunes provide most of the highlights.
Just not my thing at all and I don’t think I will never willingly listen to this ever again. 1.5/5
Not bad
Much more alternative country than I was expecting. I enjoyed some songs, others were much too poppy for me
It seemed like it was almost good? I was somewhat enjoying her voice and the vibe, but then some of the lyrics started sticking out, and not in a good way. Didn’t love it, might revisit.
This album wasn't for me. I'm not sure what I'm missing but it didn't strike me as overly impressive. It sounded a bit like bar karaoke.
This is a pretty excellent album. Im not a country fan but i liked it very much. The slide guitar was a bit annoying here and there, but otherwise solid album. Definitely worth checking it out. Reminded me of Sheryl Crow so much. Whom i also like.
With her gruff but beautiful voice Lucinda takes us on a journey ten years in the making. It took tens years to make this follow up to her self titled album. In this we get to experience what the 1990’s brought to her in a way only she can present it to us.
my kind of country. solid album end to end. 3.5/5
Country-ish, but not too bad
Lads this is TOO country
Pretty interesting “Americana” album. Really nice sound, but the singers voice doesn’t hook me. Sort of a Sheryl Crow feel, but rougher. The songs raged from fine to really good. I rather enjoyed it overall, am sure it'll get played again. It fit my mood today so I'll round up to 4.
Kind of a cool roots folk country style. I mean she can sing thats for sure. I don't know that I get a lot from it though. Its a nice antidote to stadium country. Greenville is a good song. Joy is a another good song, but I feel like I have heard it before?
Car Wheels on a Gravel Road is just fine. The album starts great with "Right In Time", but the titular song, "Car Wheels on a Gravel Road" can be repetitive and annoying. Other songs on the album, like "Can't Let Go". Best Songs: Right In Time, Can't Let Go, Jackson Worst Songs: Car Wheels On A Gravel Road, Drunken Angel
Not my typical genre of choice but there were some fun songs on this album. Theres something about a genuine 90s country album that brings a certain sound. Like Right On Time, Car Wheels..., Metal Firecracker - I feel like I can imagine them in the studio recording these ones. Its a cool image.
I really liked it I would definitely listen to it again but I don’t know how often I would go to it.
Why oh why is country rock a thing? Unimaginative songs with twangy guitar
Kakvo jebeno remek djelo naslovna stvar je savršenstvo
first listen i like it
Well, at least I know what the words to the chorus are. No idea where I heard this (didn't listen to the radio much/at all in 1998) but... been a while. ...no idea how I recognize just about every song on this. Strong Sheryl Crow vibes, pretty good sound.
Eh, it's not bad, but not too sticky for me.
Had not listened to this album in a long time - found I liked it a lot more this time. Great diversity of songs and song writing.
western pop. not my thing.
This album brought me Joy. Didn’t feel like I was 2 Kool 2 Be 4-Gotten and hidden away behind Concrete and Barbed Wire. Found this Right In Time.
For the genre of the 90s country it’s quite a good album but the genre is not for me. I can see that it’s good but I can see I don’t like it.
On a road of tunes, dull and slowed, Lucinda Williams’ effort, Car Wheels on a Gravel Road. With a twangy accent that never flowed, It's a journey that feels strained and bowed. Each track meanders, the excitement owed, Lost in Car Wheels on a Gravel Road. No spark, no fire, just a heavy load, In her melodies, a passion stowed. The twang of guitars, a tiresome goad, In Car Wheels on a Gravel Road. Every note, a struggle to decode, Leaves listeners feeling cold and sowed. So if you seek a thrill, this isn’t the road, Avoid Car Wheels on a Gravel Road. Lucinda’s charm here hardly showed, In this album, unfortunately slowed.
I had never listened to Lucinda Williams other than hearing something on the radio. I love this album and the way she sings, its best when it feels loose and spontaneous. I will definitely listen to this again. Will also look at some live performances because i bet they are great.
I don't have a lot of thoughts on this albums, but I like this album 4/5
Very evocative and cool. Full of longing. Joy was my favourite - it’s just a bit grittier.
Her raw, gritty voice perfectly matches the words and music. The song Car Wheels… makes me think fondly of my own childhood in a rural community with unpaved roads and free-range cousins. I can still sing along to every song.
I wouldn't list Lucinda Williams among my favorites, but there's no denying the strength of the material and her authenticity. This is an album that has grown on me over time, and while it's not necessarily one I'll go to, I'm enjoying it more and more as I listen to it over the years.
This album failed to impress me when it originally came out, but today I really got into it. You can taste the dive bar sawdust, smell the oleander on the air, and hear the neighbors chatting away on their front porch. evocative stuff.
Nothing supports time travel quite like an amazing album. I was at Rehobeth Beach, summer 1998 with my girlfriends all morning while listening to this. This album was on repeat on WXPN back in the day and the CD traveled with me everywhere that year. Jen and I went to see Lucinda on South Street too. I love this albums so deeply.
Not without merit but boring.
Country ain't really my thing, had alright flow to it though
Decent sing-songwriter americana with a bit of a country twang. Nothing really stood out, in a good or bad way. Enjoyable voice to listen to.
Ça s'écoute (sauf "Joy" qui est un peu horripilant) mais un peu déçu pour un album country qui est dans les 1001 albums qu'il faut avoir écouté.
Lacklustre in every sense, lyrically, melodically. 3
only note was joy was not listenable lol otherwise i enjoyed it!
Lucinda has a singular type of voice that takes some getting used to, but I found myself wanting to sing along more than I thought. Her storytelling is perfect for those times when you're driving down a gravel road - the pace is slow but with purpose. She has a way of distilling complex emotions with sincerity and simplicity. Standouts for me were her more angsty songs Can't Let Go and Joy. Some of her songs felt repetitive and she's got better albums, in my opinion, that would be more deserving of being in this list.
Dated folk with less than top quality.
I usually like feminine vocals more than masculine, and when I first saw todays album was by a woman I was really excited. Sadly the first some didn’t do anything for me, and while there were a few songs that hit the whole album failed to create a vibe that captivated me. Favourite track: Concrete and Barbed Wire.
That was pretty cool. I didn't love all of the harmonies, but most of it was good. My favourite stretch was from Can't Let Go to Metal Firecracker.
Oh god it just keeps going and going and going. Why is so much country-pop always so boring, I thought with all the acclaim this one was going to be different, but it's all the same.
A great album from a solid performer. Hits her stride on this album. One of those performers like John Prine and Steve Earle who are great but never spend enough time listening to them
Always liked everything thing I’ve ever heard by her. She recorded this album when she was 45. Living made this a good album.
There are a couple tracks I enjoyed. Her voice opens up further into the album. Sweet singing
I haven't been listening terribly closely, but I've been enjoying this way more than I expected from the opening twang. This has a peaceful easiness about it that just feels really nice. Production is lush and her vocals are effortless. Lake Charles it the one that so far has commanded my attention. Just pretty song writing; also the inclusion of tasteful accordion will always peak my interest. This album feels like a familiar indie country spirit to something like Phoebe Bridgers or something. Admittedly not my most careful listen, but I really enjoyed this album. It felt like a warm and dusty hug from start to finish. Beautiful production throughout and strong storytelling in what I did listen to. I think I have a soft spot for folk country. Solid 4 / 5 imo.
IDK about this one. There is something about her voice that irritates me. Maybe there is something about the tempo of these tracks that is throwing me off. The guitar work is pretty good, but for some reason this is just a struggle to get through. This just feels like cheesy emo music with a country twang. I think my final take on this is I was probably irrationally angry at it and it deserves another shake, but I can't actually see myself ever listening to this one again. I don't know anything about Lucinda, but it feels like disingenuous pandering to wannabe cowboys. Song named Jackson redeems it all.
I could see this album being good to have on in the very distant background while sitting on a beach and not really paying attention. But when I am actively listening, it is not for me
I sometimes love and sometimes hate her voice. Reminds me a bit of Courtney Barnett but the music isn’t as interesting. I should’ve known I wouldn’t like this as soon as I saw that fraud Steve Earle’s name was on this. Kinda reminds me of 90s mom rock. Not for me.
It was okay, the vocals on the recording are too loud with the rest of the music. It kinda flops half way through however the album cover song is a banger
Not a thing on here worth ever listening to.
5/5. Hard to find fault in these collection of Americana songs. Just back to back, wonderful simple vocals from Lucinda on all songs. Catchy lyrics, easy to sing with, or listen and enjoy the breezy and thoughtful music. Love this, no notes.
Car Wheels On A Gravel Road = Nails On A Chalkboard
Really enjoy Lucinda! This is her best album.
Blah. Makes me cring to think of the albums that didn't make it on the list because they chose to put this on on instead
I’m not the biggest country fan, but Lucinda injects the sensibilities of other genres into the music her, so while it’s definitively country, it can be enjoyed by fans of many other fields.
It's ok
Why do I like this so much? She sounds like a blend of Sheryl Crow and Courtney Love. Some of the vocals feel forced and there is a crap ton of bajos and harmonicas in this back country soundtrack. And I think I like it. I normally don't. Great story telling and pace for a cozy drive or evening in by the fire, or swattin squitos on the porch.
Album had some good moments but overall kind of bland. No songs really stuck out in particular.
Something about this record annoys me and I can't quite figure it out. I don't love Lucinda's voice and I don't love a lot of the lyrics. The songs feel repetitive in an uninteresting way. You can either be repetitive with the instrumentals or the lyrics but not both and Car Wheels On A Gravel road was repetitive in both ways. It definitely sounds like the 90s too which isn't bad but it's just interesting. Can't Let Go was actually pretty decent. It was the only song that really caught my ear. I really enjoyed the guitar in Joy. Jackson was pretty decent too. I don't think those three songs are enough to make this whole record redeemable though.
Fantastic. I love that alt-country was going strong in the late 90s at the same time that country music was being ruined by pop music. Lucinda has such a unique voice, which sounds half lonely half strung out but always strong and piercing. I love the fusion of southern rock, folk and country. The lyrics and good and grounding. I love this album.
I wanted to like this album as there were different aspects of each song I enjoyed. But it was a chore to get through.
More bland Americana, country-inflected singer-songwriter stuff. 2/5
I've often said in my reviews that I'm not too much into country or country-rock, but it seems *Car Wheels On The Gravel Road* is one of the (stellar) exceptions to this rule of thumb, which proves the reputation of this record is well-deserved (at least for me). Maybe it's because of the overall "sound" of the album, very much indebted to nineties alt-rock as well, or because of William's voice--rough around the edges in ways that I usually love, and reminding me of other "alternative" artists such as Lisa Germano. Or maybe it's just because of the great songs and instrumentations--catchy on the surface, but also displaying some interesting textures for the genre once in a while--accordion and/or quite noisy electric guitar riffs played by expert musicians around Lucinda. And the lyrics are so damn evocative: you really feel like you're sharing the routines of distraught young or middle-aged women living in the deep south, stuck in old houses with a quaint charm sprouting out of fields in the sticks, going from boyfriends / husbands doing time in jail to other deadbeat alcoholic boyfriends met in seedy dive bars, or visiting piss-poor friends and their families in the neighboorhood. "Leaning against the railing of a Lake Charles bridge / Overlooking the river, leaning over the edge / He asked me; "Would you jump into the water with me?" / I told him: "No way baby, it's your own death, you see". Those lines ending " 2 Kool 2 Be 4-Gotten" are just one example of how evocative those lyrics can be. There's not a single dud in this LP, at least if you take it as a panorama of all that country-rock has to offer when it's aptly written and performed. Sure, you have some unavoidable musical and lyrical clichés here and there, but the latter are always served with some tasty gravy on the side. Some isolated diners found on the road can sometimes serve you meals as memorable as the ones of fancy restaurants, as "simple" as those meals can look on the menu. Because *all* those songs have something valuable to bring to the table, and the dynamics of the tracklisting, the way those cuts displaying so many different moods are following each other, create one of those records that are always a "joy" to return to. The lively jam of the penultimate song bearing that name is one of the highlights of the album by the way, and so is the simple-yet-heartfelt acoustic ballad "Jackson" closing the proceedings. And speaking of highlights, opener "Right In Time", the title-track, " 2 Kool 2 Be 4-Gotten", along with that other acoustic ballad "Concrete And Barbed Wire" and that killer cover of Randy Weeks' "Can't Let Go" are not to be missed as well. So I'm delighted to add Lucinda Williams to my list of "exceptions" when it comes to country and country-rock (Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, The Flying Burrito Brothers, along with some strings of songs by Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton or Marty Robbins). And I'm ready to leave a huge tip on the table. 5 stars then. Number of albums left to review: 291 Number of albums from the list I find relevant enough to be mandatory listens: 313 Albums from the list I *might* include in mine later on: 171 Albums from the list I won't include in mine (many other records are more important to me): 230
Americana at it's best, though I didn't know any songs.
Album was just ok for me. Sounded a lot like Sheryl Crow, whose music I prefer over Luncinda Williams.
Was a decent album. Won’t seek it out.
beautiful album, while it's not going to blow you away, it's filled with charm and longing. the singing talent is average but it works extremely well for this genre. some songs are a little too slow but overall very enjoyable
Some of her songs are Randy Newman on Family Guy, where he sings every mundane thing they do. She makes sex boring in the first song! It does get better but I'm not feeling drawn. Her voice sucks the life out of any of her good lines. This would easily win the Grammy for Lifetime Mundanity.
The music is just as unmotivated as the singing.
Car Wheels on a Gravel Road is Lucinda Williams' most successful album, featuring "Can't Let Go," which may be Williams' most famous song. Her music is difficult to classify; she combines rock, folk, blues, and country. The album won a Grammy as the year's best folk album, but these songs do not sound like most music in the folk genre. "Can't let Go" earned Williams a Grammy nomination for best female rock vocal performance. Rolling Stone called the album "alternate country;" others called it "Americana." Whatever genre it is, Car Wheels on a Gravel Road is a rich collection of songs that showcase William's skill as a songwriter and her expressive voice. This collection of songs are of an impressive range, demonstrating the wide range of influences and genres she weaves together in her beautiful work.
This was a nice easy listening album. I could potentially find myself listening to it again of my own accord.
A pretty solid country album with some nice tunes. There are a couple of great songs towards the end, with the beautiful Greenville and the furious swagger of Joy, but otherwise nothing too special. Fun fact - the lead guitarist on this album is called Gurf Morlix
After 600+ songs my scale is so broken... this is probably a 4.
One of my favorite singer-songwriter albums. Nothing but great songs and memorable melodies front to back. The first six songs in particular are fantastic. “Joy” is such a good rocker! That chorus is a head-banging, get the crowd chanting anthem. It’s got a great rough and sloppy guitar solo too!
If I was more of a fan of this genre, I could see this being a solid album that would have made the rounds for me. Unfortunately, this modern country folky sound isn't really one that I usually gravitate towards. I think there are some tracks on here that I would listen to again (the title track, Joy, and "Can't Let Go" are standouts), so I'll try it again though because I know there is more here. Not a bad record! I think with more listens it could move up for me.
No thanks
Well made, and quite enjoyable. After listening a few times it grows on you. You will find yourself humming songs from the album.
It's a good album. Is it one of the best country albums ever? no. I can appreciate it being on this list but omitting so many other classics - it just doesn't make sense. 5/5: Car Wheels on a Gravel Road, 4/5: Drunken Angel, Concrete and Barbed Wire Rating: 3.5
I am curious....this must be a list for folks in their 30's
Rating: 7/10 Best songs: Right in time, Joy
alt country dross
Gear: Meze 109 PRO Mix: bitte nich Musik: 🤠🤮 Wertung: 🐎/5
Very good
Definitely grew on me. I’m not super used to country, so I don’t think it hit as hard as it could have. Though the songs are undeniably well-written. Not sure I’m inspired by the production choices.
Lucinda Williams - Car Wheels on a Gravel Road This album poves to me that our musical tastes can change. I bought this CD when it first came out and I didn't really like it. Looking back, I'm not sure why that was. But listening to it today (over 25 years later) I find this album fits my musical tastes. At the time this would have been considered Alternative Country, but today we'd call it Americana. Which is a genre I love. This album is amazing and I may need to start incorporating more Lucinda Williams into my listening during the day. Hey voice fits these songs and I now completely understand the hype surrounding this album when it came out. I just want ready at 25 but at 51, I get it! Lucinda is an American treasure! 5/5
I have to own that I’m not a big fan of country music, but even by country standards I did not like this album. I found it very boring. With very few exceptions, every song sounded the same. I also found her vocals to be very annoying. It sounded more like whining than singing. I would choose to not ever listen to this album again.
This album would fit in well alongside those by Daniel Johnston, John Prine, or other Singer-Songwriters in that vein. However, while this is an album that I can appreciate, it's not for me. It leans just a shade or two too far into Country, which just has a repellant quality to me for some reason.
Something about this album feels nostalgic. Overall pretty good for a country album.
Pleasant, but ultimately I just don’t love alt/modern country
Good album. I know most people like Lucinda when she's sing about heartache, longing and melancholia and usually I do too. But I really liked the rockers on the album. I read some of the review and one stated that Joy was stupid, I completely disagree. Love the song.
Bland
Americana, and the crossroads of Blues, Country, and Rock.
Love her singing style and lyrics. Although some of the presentation has a country style to it, it works with the feel of the world the songs come from. I love the opening guitar bit on the song Car Wheels on a Gravel Road. It is a beautiful musical phrase. Like many albums on this list, it doesn't fit into a single genre but simply uses various styles like an artist uses colors when painting. I think Lucinda Williams could deliver a Lou Reed song and it would become more definitive than Lou Reed's version.
Love Lucinda. Gritty Americana.
C&W
Love Lucinda!
Her voice is so boring and uninspired generic twangy guitar tones and sounds this sucks third song is horrible wtf is this i dont think im going to finish this one sounds like an ai album with drum machines and shitty guitar and weird vocals
Strong 3.5
4/5
Pretty good, for country. Some better songs, some meh songs but overall good.
Some good old country
I fell off my horse
I was pleasantly surprised by the very strong opening track on this album. 'Can't Let Go' is another impressive song. I could easily imagine Jack White covering it. Those two tracks aside, the album is objectively good but not really that interesting to me. It's a fine example of modern country music but that's not my style.
This was pleasant to listen to but a little more country than suits my tastes.
I enjoyed the album. Probably would not listen again because not really my thing but glad I listened.
Beautiful songwriting and production. I feel like I'm sitting by her on a front porch overlooking a river and she tells me her life story. A new favorite.
2.3 per track. Was excited to see some country on here but meh.
Sounded very repetitive.
Never heard her before. Was an enjoyable album. Neat that she is from Lake Charles, and brings some of her roots into the music.
A solid roots-country album with a lot of blues thrown in. It's well performed, in the fact that it has the right balance of tight and loose, if that makes sense. Nothing Earth-shattering to me, but solid. Favorite tracks: "Joy", "Drunken Angel", "Can't Let Go"
Beautiful from the heart.
Boring and bland.
קאנטרי פופ סבבה מרגיש קצת טיילור סוויפטי לא רע
Raczej nie mój klimat. 2/5
I generally think the lion's share of contemporary country either objectively sucks ass, or is simply not for me. This falls into the latter category I think. Nicey nice. I zoned out very quickly. Did enjoy that she sounded pissed and slurring in Drunken Angel. Aside from a couple of other tracks though it was very much background.
I've liked this Lucinda Williams album since it came out. I was getting really into alt. country like Uncle Tupelo, Son Volt, Old 97's, and others at the time "Car Wheels On a Gravel Road" came out, and it fit right into all of those. It also felt like a re-invention for Williams.
Try hard Americana country
folk , not my stile. correct
Thanks for the Geography lesson Lucinda Fave: Title
Hmmmm, can't help comparing this, unfavorably, to Lisa Germano. It's perfectly serviceable alt-rocky country-splashed singer songwritery stuff, but now I want to listen to Lisa Germano, so I guess Lucinda is losing a star for that, which doesn't seem fair, but there you go. Fave track - the title track, and "Jackson", let's say....
Not really my genre but it seemed really authentic to me. I like her vocal style.
I get Tom Petty, Sheryl Crow, and the...Eels? Way better than anticipated.
First listen Saved 1/13 Top track: Can't Let Go
Chill country
A true artist, who puts it all out there and in nearly every song – aching and vulnerable heart, deep and yearning soul, sharp mind and a spirit roughly the size of the continent. Sometimes she overdoes it but this is extraordinary well balanced with the raw power channeled powerfully and beautifully. Plus it's extraordinarily well crafted and executed -- a fully worthy Grammy winner for sure. Several pure classics here and not a dog in the bunch. Great writing (alternatingly poetic, short storyesque and journalistic), mastery of the mid-tempo, and authenticity that puts most other artists (in this genre or adjacents) utterly to shame. That the music business (i.e., record cos) didn’t know what to do with her illustrates just how clueless and soulless it is. That only one of her records is in this esteemed list suggests the same of the editors. And someone pls explain why Greil Marcus so loathes the lady.
Not into country…but was fine
Not the worst country I've heard but still not for me
2.1
El country mai va sonar més accessible i preciosista que en l'obra mestra de Lucinda Williams, un dels treballs que avancen a mitjans/finals dels 90 la febre del alt. country que s'esdevindria pocs anys després. Un must de la década