Red Dirt Girl

Real heads know that Wrecking Ball is the late-era Emmylou worth its weight but this one's alright. Hits a cozy melancholy about halfway through and the final few tracks aren't anything atypical for Harris by this point in her career. What made Red Dirt Girl unique is that she wrote a majority of the tracks on the album which was long awaited. I wish she had a bit more of her own catalogue because her songwriting isn't bad at all and plays well to the sound. This is just getting in at the tail end of the Lanois/Rubin led 90s country revival right before stadium country rockers would chase the sincere and soulful outta town. Favorite Tracks: The Pearl, Red Dirt Girl, My Baby Needs A Shepard, Band the Drum Slowly, J'ai fait tout

et bah c’était vraiment bien

fav songs: michelangelo forgettable, dull, americana 10/100

The Pearl - 2.5/5 Michelangelo - 3.5/5 I Don't Wanna Talk About It Now - 3/5 Tragedy - 2.5/5 Red Dirt Girl - 3/5 My Baby Needs a Shepherd - 3/5 Bang the Drum Slowly - 2.5/5 J'ai fait tout - 4/5 One Big Love - 3.5/5 Hour of Gold - 2.5/5 My Antonia - 3/5 Boy from Tupelo - 3/5

she was pregnant with big thief here

Sounded like less country Dolly Parton

Country isn’t really my thing but this was decent.

okay

Still a great voice but the album didn't do much for me.

It's a bit criminal that I get most of my album listening in at work, where my white collar drudgery requires too much attention to really listen to the lyrics. All the same, it's effective and affecting. It is a rare gift among singer-songwriters to produce a song that sounds like it's an ancient part of the folk canon and Harris possesses it. 'My Baby Needs A Shepherd' is one of those -- this recording of it sounds like a contemporary recording of an old, old song. Harris combines a phenomenal melodic sensibility (informed by a time in the Greenwich Village folk scene, among other things) with a clear, powerful, versatile voice. Her music is distinctly American, in the sense that she sounds both akin to NYC folk and Nashville songwriters but also draws obvious elements from very old melodies from Ireland and Scotland. This casual, musical syncretism is both what sets her apart from her contemporaries in both scenes and her most American trait. Whatever the case, it is an asset and is what makes her music timeless. A cynic might gloss over some of these songs as being overly similar to other things that exist but that is a mistake made by the ignorant: there is a difference between a McDonald's cheeseburger and one made with the love and care of a specialist and if you don't care to notice, you're the one losing out. To be very direct about it, we could swap a few Harris records for ones featuring Morrissey on Dimery's great List and it would improve things a great deal (on realizing there are five or six more Morrissey albums, I nearly quit). In Dimery's defense, I'm not about to compile a list of a thousand necessary albums. I just despise Morrissey. So much. 4/5, give me more roots music

nice voice but a bit lame for my tastes

3 . earlier albums are better

Depressing lyrics about alcoholism and loneliness. Probably just what Americamns need during the Trump residency.

Soft country rock usually isn't my thing so I can't really drum up any glowing compliments about it, but still an enjoyable listen. Also saved for me by the fact that Emmylou has a nice singing voice. 7.5, maybe an 8/10.

Era defining country, and by that I mean I heard a hundred songs like it on the radio as a kid. Favourite track: J'ai fait tout

8/10 My first time listening to Emmylou Harris and I love it! Really reminds me of Dolly Parton. Maybe not a groundbreaking album but the vocals are amazing and the instruments were nice and kept it fresh.

This is one of the most boring albums I've ever heard. She's a good singer, but it's the same boring "kill me now" song over and over again. I can respect the try to make a "modern sounding country album", but the end result is just so incredibly boring. 2/5

Emmylou , enough said

2.5 Some good songs here, but ultimately overlong like every album from this era and basically just music for your crunchy gramma.

country folk female singer cant go wrong

Liked this way more than I thought I would. Thought it would be country but much more interesting musically.

Immaculate production and performances, really nice songwriting but maybe a few songs too long and felt a bit generic, but I don't have huge knowledge of the genre so there might be something I'm missing. Probably won't listen to it again, but that's a matter of taste rather than anything being ingerrently wrong or bad with the music.

One or two standouts and good lyrics throughout but not a lot of musical versatility. I'll give it a re-listen some time but I was a bit bored.

Meh

Not my bag at all but I can see why people like her!

A little better than the last one. So I will say 2.5 round down.

Yeh, I thought she sounded like a Harris…

Emmylou how do you do???

BORING

This is definitely one of the more interesting country albums I’ve listened to. But then again, most country music is as dull as ditchwater, so there’s not a very high bar to clear. Lots of typically ‘nice’ songs that for me play it a bit too safe, even though the artist is trying to go outside of their comfort zone by introducing some not so typical country instrumentation. I just don’t think this type of music is interesting enough to be uplifted by genre crossovers, no matter how good they are. 4.5/10

This album doesn't bother me at all. Good sounding country/folky pop with a somewhat a bit cheap mysterious sauce over it (both in terms of lyrics and arrangements). But Emmylou Harris can definitely sing (bit samey though). If I liked the style more I'd probably give it a four. But even then, I'd still think this album didn't belong on the list. Some of her 30-ish previous albums may be suitable though - I believe she was big and novel (not Jimi Hendrix novel, or Can novel) ages ago. In this day and age it's hardly interesting even if it sounds pleasant enough.

What a beautiful voice.

Some nice vocals.

This is my first time listening or even recognizing Emmylou as a person. I was kind of excited, saw the album art and was expecting something that pairs well with Silent Hill or slasher films. BOY WAS I WRONG It's not even bad, it's just very Americana, very country-forward, definitely folk based. I hear this is her first effort where most of the songs are actually written by her. What can I say, I don't find the song-writing particularly mesmerizing. I think her voice is fair, there's talent and I could exist while someone plays this effort, but there's no chance I'll be putting it on for myself. I've heard it through three times, it's feeling empty. Pretty, not amazing. 1.9/5

Enjoyed, except for rhyming monkey and funky

Nice enough I guess.

Love her but not her best

Amazing voice but it all blends together a bit after a while. I think it would need a closer listen. Fav track: I Don't Wanna Talk About It Now

Dette høres ut som en country-artist har hørt Coldplay, blitt mindblown, og sagt til produsenten: dette er det country trenger for å nå den neste generasjonen lyttere. Resultatet er verre enn summen av hver del individuelt. Danker ut Trio og tar plassen som den dårligste skiva så langt.

Her har vi et album hvor man har plukket det dårligste fra 2000-tallet, det dårligste fra sein Fleetwood Mac, det dårligste fra We Are The World og det dårligste fra det forrige Emmylou Harris albumet vi fikk. Snork

Her har vi et album hvor man har plukket det dårligste fra 2000-tallet, det dårligste fra sein Fleetwood Mac, det dårligste fra We Are The World og det dårligste fra det forrige Emmylou Harris albumet vi fikk. Snork

This album reminds me of the tail end of summer. So cozy and nostalgic.

Emmylou Harris, such a smoke show

This was pretty good; similarly to the much earlier one from Emmylou Harris, I liked her voice. A solidly high three.

FUa, qué rápido que me cansé. El country no es para mi

Soft acoustic country <3

Lidt flad..

Der er noget Big Thief over mange af numrene. Særligt hendes vokal minder om Adrianne Lenker. Dog mangler det bid og kant som gør Big Thief interessant.

Another album I wish I could rate 3.5. Some songs I loved. But then at one point I got bored. Overall I genuinely enjoyed the album, which is why I rounded up.

2/16/26. Second album from Emmylou, like her take of country genre on this one. Good use of drum machines and loops with interesting melodies.

She still has a great voice, though the songs are not super. It is rather middle of the road for me.

I respect she wrote it all on her own and it was solid

She sounds really good on this, the songwriting is impeccable, the overall feel and sound to the music is superb, I really don't have anything negative to say about this. Love that she wrote everything on here for the most part. Also surprise Dave Matthews appearance? Wasn't expecting that.

this was so different than other Emmylou albums on this list. she's got a great voice & really enjoyed songwriting and arrangements. best track was the opening "The Pearl", then it did lag a bit in the middle. still a good listen.

Highlights: The Pearl Lowlights: -------------- It's fine. Nothing really stood out and nothing was that bad. Definition of straight down the middle.

Good but not for me

I did use a private Spotify session for this one, I am not a fan of contemporary country, don't want it in my algorithms, and I fear this is what it is. After listening, I was happily incorrect in my initial assessment. This was a very enjoyable album, mellow not twangy or filled with American jingoism, references to beer and pickup trucks. I could see myself listening to this again, maybe up at the cabin during my morning coffee.

I admire the songwriting, but it's not really my thing.

Country or Folk, but not bad. Pretty chill.

7.5/10

ehh 2

A complete surprise - I’d never heard of Emmylou Harris or Red Dirt Girl before. I really enjoyed the sparse, atmospheric production; at times it reminded me of Big Thief, who I’d imagine took some influence from this. The opening track is a definite highlight. That said, the ponderous tempo doesn’t help, and the 56-minute length combined with several similar-sounding tracks makes the album drag, even though the songs themselves have plenty of interesting instrumentation.

beautiful and souful. Will listen to this more.

Ovaj tip americane iz kasnih devedesetih ranih nultih s diskretnim postmodernističkim produkcijskim potezima je točno moja šolja čaja

moins pire que l'autre que j'ai écouté mais bon

existe um limite puta que pariu

um dos poucos do site que não tankei ouvir inteiro mas me irritou bem menos que o kings of leon de ontem. a voz eh bonita e tem umas até que ok. mas no mais, é bem chato

Good vibes but found myself somewhat bored

As much folk as country, with influences from much further afield than Americana within the echoey backing. Quite enjoyed it

Nice voice easy to listen to

5 - AVERAGE

this album is getting too much hate. it's a solid album and she has an amazing voice. she may have better albums but that's not a reason to shit on this one. favorite song: j'ai fait tout

Jeg viber med dette, jeg. Hvertfall i dag

I've mainly heard Emmylou Harris as a backing singer, though I think I got Pieces of the Sky on here a long while ago? Her slightly raspier and more lived-in voice is enjoyable here, and the driving electrified instrumentation is totally not what I expected, but it's also pretty great. This reminded me a lot of Adrianne Lenker/Big Thief, particularly their latest album Double Infinity. That album didn't stick with me as much as Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You, perhaps the busy soundscapes overshadowed the lyrics. I can't really remember any particular lyrics or individual songs from Red Dirt Girl, though that might be unfair after just one listen. It's a strong album overall.

If this was my sort of thing I could see it being a three or four. Very pleasant, thoughtful album that I can’t fault, but I’ll never relisten probably. If my wife put it on, I’m not having a bad time. Maybe a 2 is harsh, but whatever

Can’t make a country boy outta this city slicker

Didn't we do this one a few months ago?

Not really my cup of tea but pretty good country.

Really enjoyed love emmylou

Not my usual thing but can appreciate the writing!

yee-haw

Tedious and uninteresting. Her voice is a bit squawky for my taste. She should be called Meh-mmylou Harris.

What an excellent album, atmospheric folk. Great sound quality and musicianship

Uninteresting

An interesting spin between folk/country, and an enjoyable listen through. Emmylou has a beautiful singing voice and there is a lot of lovely and interesting instrumentation, but the melodies and lyrics could be a bit hit and miss for me. Favourite track: 5 - Red Dirt Girl Best Three Track Run: 7, 8, 9

Sad

Quite pretty all the time, I can appreciate that it's country but it tries to deviate to other genres. However I can't really stand country and her voice and I found it boring it was repetitive 2.5/5

??? Folk/Country...c

Pretty good folk country.

Easily one of the best country albums ever created. This is the type of country that was taken from us by 9/11 and republicans.

Very beautiful lyrics and voice. Great album, rather chill, added one song to the list.

Great voice, great song writing.

She's a legend. But this just isn't for me

Pretty mild

2.5 stars. Enjoy her as a songwriter and her singing voice but this album isn't her best. Brings in too much early 00's drum loops and layering sounds as opposed to just being pure country/folk. Has some depressing stories, especially title track and "Bang the Drum Slowly".

2/5. A perfectly fine country rock pop album. Solid musicianship, mostly standard country rock arrangement with some curveballs thrown every now and then. Emmylou has a regal voice, and she uses it well. There are some really pretty songs on here: "Tragedy" and "J'ai fait tout" come to mind, but as a whole the album doesn't really feel like anything special. Won't revisit a single song.

While country music has grown on me, I can’t say it’s a genre I actively seek out, and thus this album and artist was not familiar to me. Red Dirt Girl proved to be an enjoyable enough listen and it wasn’t necessarily what I’d categorize as country? Maybe this makes sense for the artists’ 19th album release and sort of her departure. J’ai Fait Tout and My Antonia caught my attention for the French lyrics and then the Dave Matthews feature (though not credited on Spotify?) And I’m all the more impressed to read this artist departed from her usual and co-wrote most of the songs. A second listen and review of the lyrics grew my appreciation for the storytelling and personal aspects that seemed to come through several songs, notably Red Dirt Girl and Bang the Drum Slowly. I don’t necessarily think I’ll be playing this album again or seeking out her other works, but I did appreciate the listen.

Not something I'd probably listen to again but I have no real complaints

Honestly my exceptions were low but this was a decent album. I probably won’t return to this but it was alright.

A southern / Irish sound. I really like emmlyou’s album

No es pot negar el talent però no es meu flow.

< the Beatles

Female singer that has set all the standards for bluegrass, country, and folk music. Unique voice, good music.

No. 352/1001 The Pearl 4/5 Michelangelo 3/5 I Don't Wanna Talk About It Now 3/5 Tragedy 3/5 Red Dirt Girl 3/5 My Baby Needs A Shepard 3/5 Bang The Drum Slowly 3/5 J'ai fair tout 3/5 One Big Love 4/5 Hour of Gold 2/5 My Antonia 3/5 Boy from Tupelo 3/5 Average: 3,08 Sounds like Dolly Parton with a more modern production. She has a great voice. Songs just didn’t really grab me.

No artist or band that started in the late 60s and early 70s went on to create anything noteworthy in the 00's and beyond... With the SOLE exception of David Bowie. She is definitely not David Bowie.

An incredibly dull and boring album that drones on for far too long. The songs feel like they would fit in better in a modern church environment but that might just be me. Unfortunately my first 1*

This was a good album. I really liked her voice. The album itself was fine but it was her voice that put it over the edge.

only song i remotely liked even a little was my antonia

I've listened to some of her other albums and this one didn't really make sense to me until I saw it came out in 2000. You can hear some of the sounds others in pop were using at that time. Not anywhere near the top of what I've heard from her, but cool she wrote her own music on this one. 3/5

That Dave Matthew's cameo surprised me. Overall, I'm just not a fan of this kind of music unfortunately.

Emmylou Harris is an angel sent from heaven. She could sing the phone book and I'd give it a five. Red Dirt girl is one of the saddest, most beautiful songs ever written. I can't listen to it without crying. One of the most deserving albums to make this list. A true masterpiece from an absolute American treasure. 5

Ehh not my thing

Wasn't feeling it

She has successfully crossed over two of my least favourite musical genres. A dull, warbly slog. My first 1 star.

She has a good voice and the album had a nice, calming sound overall, but I was pretty bored otherwise.

When to listen: A melancholy spring or summer day. Longing. Yearning. Feeling enormous love. I think she's a wonderful singer and I enjoyed this album.

The first time I ever heard Emmylou Harris, she was opening for Elvis Costello. What a voice that woman has. Some excellent tunes here -- and she's so damned emotive. Love it. Although the notion that this is the "first album she wrote" isn't quite accurate. "One Big Love" is a Patty Griffin song.

Chill country album

not gonna lie I was about to skip it as today's album but I decided to give it a chance was okay at the beginning. however, I soon got bored the sound of it is really new to me and simple, but pleasant but country is really not a genre for me, even if more sophisticated, like this one

Harris is obviously a country legend and her voice is distinct, however, did we need this 3rd album? It wasn't a huge cultural rebirth (like Johnny Cash), it was just an album that critics liked - there's plenty of albums that aren't on this list that fit that description. Anyway, it's not as strong on country as her other albums and is a tad more atmospheric with some unexpected production choices (e.g. drum loops) and leans into that. The production is like Temu Lanois. It's fine. Best Tracks: Michelangelo; I Don't Want To Talk About It; Red Dirt Girl

She’s got a nice sounding voice but honestly this album didn’t stand out at all for me.

Good country album, I could put this record in the background of a rainy day

Good songs great singing

A decent listen. Nothing mind blowing but she had a nice voice.

If I could give this negative stars I would

Fryktelig kjedelig! Prøvde å lese tekstene i håp om at det skulle gi skiva et ekstra lag, men inntrykket ble om mulig enda verre.

Må si i syns det her var skikkelig kjedelige greier. Attpåtil et provoserende gladkristent budskap. Nei takk.

Alannis Morrisette on heroin. I always like hip hop samples under a sad guitar.

Kjedelig

Helt grei taffelmusikk.

Så dørge kjedelig.

Hørt morgenen 14/01/26. SNORK. Hater dette.

Liker ikke musikken, liker ikke stemmen, liker ikke tekstene. Veldig tamme greier, alt i samme gir.

Long known for her lovely voice, Harris also shows herself a terrific songwriter here. Some beautiful stuff!

Not a fan of this at all, hear voice and lyrics just annoy me. Makes me angry

One of those albums you forget is still playing. It’s not terrible but my life is no richer for having heard it.

it's a country so there's a ceiling on quality but damn i loved the newish sounds on here

I don't care for this type of music, but I can appreciate the production quality and talent.

This album is beautiful...any of this vaguely folksy country light guitar emotional vocals type stuff just reminds me of Sinead O'Connor, but I feel like this takes it a step above

She's got a great voice but not my style of music at all. Definitely a voice focused album though, the music I feel is barely present for the most part and is only there to back up the vocals. Very whispy bluegrass kind of vibes though. The male vocal added in one of the very last songs kind of ruined the vibe of the album. If I were out in the back country wranglin I might just find myself listening to this.

Not my thing at all. I don't know if this album was particularly well-received at the time, it certainly doesn't seem to have been influential to 00's country music. Surprisingly the duet with Dave Matthews was my favorite song here. Key tracks: My Antonia

Liked this a good bit. A little trimming around the edges and it would flow smoother.

Hey so turns out i love this album!

Country just doesn't do it for me. I'm not gonna say it's terrible or anything, but it's certainly not for me. This one also mixed in a bit more of a rock feel at times, which I did not care for.

A few standout faves but not my favourite

Good voice overall but melodies seem repetitive, almost churchy, and the music feels a bit dated. Country isn’t my favorite genre so maybe I’m the problem. 1.0/5.0

Pretty decent country album

Not really a country fan, but this album really impressed me in how much i liked it.

An unsurprisingly uninspiring and uncreative hour of music from someone who built their career by covering other people's music. Harris expresses a lot of emotion and personal experience in this album's lyrics, but offers nothing interesting in the instrumental composition. Anyone who isn't already a fan of Emmylou Harris certainly has no interest in hearing this album.

Not for me, bit bland and boring

Bra bra bra!

Snooze

Not a fan of country music but enjoyed J’ai fait tout and Boy from Tupelo.

I get why this album might face “snooze” allegations, but I actually enjoyed having it on in the background and never felt the urge to skip anything. That honestly counts for more than a lot of albums I’ve had to sit through.

Exceptional as hell. Surprised I didn't really know much about Emmylou before this challenge began. A little shocked at how good an album from a 50 year old is too. The music felt more inspired by gospel in the vocals than country, but thats just me. The harmonies are exquisite and make this longer album not feel like a slog.

A solid classic-country album from the modern country era. I’ve never been huge on country, but I like this—kind of puts me in the mood of driving through Maine during a snowstorm. “One Big Love” was a clear standout track for me.

Was pleasantly surprised to hear a mix of styles. Also surprised about the amount of religious references. Lovely voice, nice melodies

Solid album. Not my favorite but a nice listen

Emmylou Harris' voice is silky and rough, soft and cutting, beautiful and intriguing. This album is a perfect excuse to feel all the nuances between sadness and hope. I loved this.

Much better country

Not my type of music but artistically I can understand its good

kinda reminds me of miley cyrus and joni mitchell. i wish i liked this album more :/

Enjoyable enough

This was incredibly boring for me. Maybe it was just my headspace when listening, but I really was not enjoying this much at all. It felt like a chore to get through. There were a couple tracks I did enjoy a bit.

Pinnacle 90s soft rock

Production wise, it sounds fine. Like most albums of the time. Musically, it is so boring. Every song sounds the same. Good for her for making an album, but it doesn't hold a candle to her earlier works.

Great voice after all the years.

Bit boring

Day721 - emmylou harris has such a beautiful voice. i love michelangelo and my antonia w/ dave matthews

Коли альбом прагне бути нетиповою американою, це досить цікаво слухати. Приємна музика з непоганими піснями.

Спочатку подумав що це якась дефолтна американа, але загалом було цікаво, особливо пісні типу J'ai fait tout.

Did not finish

Unique sound, good singing.

This is not my genre at all, but I can recognize- this is excellent. Interesting textures and production paired up with good songs. ELH has a great, fragile, steely voice, with that classic country vibrato- but she uses it here in a way I’ve never heard before. The layers of guitars are like a warm cozy blanket, and the drums are powerful and expressive. This is a very strong FOUR STARS

What just happened here? I absolutely loved this. It starts off a bit humdrum, but a few tracks in it really transports you to somewhere magical. I think maybe it's a situational thing, because to me it has a really melancholy feel to it, perfect for the Christmas season. Beautiful stuff in the main, slightly too long and with a weak start, but a lovely suprise.

Nope. Not doing this one.

EH’s voice is impeccable. Her phrasing and delivery often lands like a teardrop or a longing look. But these songs aren’t great. The musical backing often sounds pre-programmed and the lyrics are a little too naive and simple for me. This is not Emmylou’s best work. A 2.

I had never heard this album before, but I'm so glad I've heard it now. It's not just that this is a pretty record; it's innovative too. The singing and songwriting are fantastic, of course, but the music is not just a background arrangement. It's pretty, but the producers and arrangers even added some late '90s/early '00s electronic sounds in a way that I find completely tasteful. In fact, I didn't notice the drum machines and understated synth elements until the third listen. Dave Matthews even makes an appearance toward the end of the album, and the production team smartly kept his role in the background, a highlight to Harris's vocals. This is an example of a pretty record that actually contains some interesting music. It's a worthwhile effort, and a solid addition to my collection. Four stars.

Tbh only listened to one song it was quite gospel vibes so I didn’t listen to the rest

wow, a very different Emmylou to the last album of hers I listened to. Loved it though, sounds like the late 90s. Is this really country? Hard for me to pinpoint an exact genre.

Country is not my preferred choice but Emmylou's voice is realy compelling on this album; mature and confident. The lyrics are honest. One for a car journey (in the Apalacian mountains, of possible).

Not as bad as I expected it to be, just because I'm not a huge country listener. But it was okay.

Two albums in a row I didn’t finish. Who’s putting these in here?

Better than Coldplay

07/12/2025 Country music just doesn't do it for me. No dice. Spotify listeners: 2.2 million

Wat ze met haar stem doet bij de track 'I Don't Wanna Talk About It Now' is absoluut ver-schrik-ke-lijk. Ik vind haar vibrato sowieso niet heel prettig maar bij die track gaat het echt mis. Nu lijk ik weer de vrouwenhatende mansplainer, maar ik beloof dat ik niks tegen zingende vrouwen heb. Als ik voor mezelf op mag komen wil ik officieel noteren dat ik net zo hard begin te blaffen bij het horen van Elvis Costello of Bob Dylan. Ik weet niet wat het precies is, maar dit album klopt ook niet helemaal voor m'n gevoel. Het album komt uit 2000 en ik heb een beetje het idee dat dat niet de beste tijd was om zo'n album te maken. Ik denk dat het toen enigszins modern klonk met die computerinvloeden, maar nu klinkt het juist wat armetierig. Het laagje moderne country helpt dan voor mij ook zeker niet mee, want ik vind dat vaak sowieso al wat goedkoop. Ik krijg ook enorme reli-rock kriebels bij dit album. Ik ga het nog wel 2 sterren geven, de titeltrack is best goed gedaan en zo zijn er nog wel wat meer oké momentjes te vinden. Daardoor zou een 1 net te streng voelen.

she has a rich and warm tone and the music was suprisingly funky!

Even with the participation of Dave Matthews, this is an out and out fantastic album. Emmylou has always been wonderful, but her shift in sound in the 90s (leading to this album) was fundamental in shaping perceptions around country music and its place in popular culture. I’m such a fan of this album. A whopper.

Such a quality voice - not really my kind of music but

I really like Emmylou, just wasn't feeling anything significant from this one. 2.5/5

Not for me and I probably don't want to hang out with the type of person this is for.

zzzZZZzzz… Boomer mom shit.

No, just not into it other than the guest appearance by Dace Matthews

a really relaxing album, i didnt realzie it was over until a full extra hour after just having spotify autoplay her songs 5/5

It's not my kind of music, but I didn't hate it. I Don't Wanna Talk About It Now was decent.

Great Americana album, iconic voice. Highlights: "The Pearl" and "Tragedy"

Love Emmylou

So I am a fan of 90s Americana. I am a fan of folk music. This wasn't for me though. Both dull and dramatic at the same time. Sounds like something horse girls would like.

Wasn't the mood for me today but this is well made and Emmylou has a wonderful voice

Emmylou's voice just gets better with age. After thirty years in the business, her songwriting came into its own with this album. A wonderful batch of tunes from start to finish. The only low points (for me) were the lyrics of "One Big Love" (which also happens to be the only song Emmylou didn't have a writing credit on), and the strange decision to use programed drums on several tracks. Distracting with the quiet folk sound of the album. Other than those little things, I loved the album.

I know Emmylou does it for a lot of people ... but she doesn't do much for me.

Emmylou has a really great voice. It’s too bad that most of the songs on this are so bland and dull that I can’t recall any of them. Except One Big Love, because the lyrics sound like someone who got their first rhyming dictionary and just had to give it a whirl. Congrats to Emmylou for putting out at least 19 albums, but this seat should be reserved for an album that’s the complete package, and this album is far from that.

Absolutely not... Heard before ❌️ Listened this time ✅️ in part Revisit ❌️ ★☆☆☆☆ (2/10)

I love Emmylou’s voice. This album isn’t her strongest though. 3.5/5

Singer songwriter country musik med en smule neo over det (lidt ligesom det der album med bruce springsteen) Kom ud i en tid hvor americana begyndte at blive populært igen. Omkring samme tid som feast of wire. Det her er dog lidt mere klart og rent på en eller anden måde. meget velproduceret. Hun er åbenbart populær country folk singer fra tidligere periode. sådan noget 70'erne og 80'erne. Det er åbenbart meget teksttungt og poetisk og inspireret af sydstatslitteratur. Så det belønner sikkert en for at lytte efter og dykke ned i teksterne. Det har jeg ikke overskuddet til i dag, så jeg giver det en 2'er for tilbagevenden. Men jeg synes sgu det var en god vibe og lød godt må jeg sige. Det er til et meget melankolsk og reflekterende humør.

I went in hoping for something that would surprise me, but Red Dirt Girl just didn’t land. I found it dull, full of familiar country tropes, and the storytelling was crap. Instead of feeling like I was on a country road, I mostly felt bored and disconnected. There must be a million better country albums than this?

Boring af

Inget som sticker ut. Jättebra sångröst.

Good album, no skips

It’s pretty and easy to listen to. Nothing too remarkable but I liked it enough

Not for me

2 Stars (5/15)

7/10

I love Emmylou and anything she does, but this feels like an odd album to include on this list

Pleasant - J'ai fait tout probably my favourite track

Meh not great.

Country artist, first album she wrote the songs herself. Not quite it for me.

Other than a song or two, I really liked this album. I had only limited exposure to Emmylou Harris over the years, but thought this was really good, and right up my alley. Not quite 5 stars, but a solid four. I definitely will be playing this one again.

This album is hauntingly beautiful. I imagine all these ballads being played at a camp-fire near a considerably dense forest as dusk happens to set in, except the songs being play at the camp-fire isn't whatsoever cheesy. Sorrow is featured heavily on the album, but the sorrow never manages to drown out the resilience the singer has. Highlight Song/s: The Pearl

Not my thing

very slow, and no likey

It’s not terrible just boring

#764. Fine, if you're into that kind of thing. 3/5: acceptable

A pleasant blend of country and folk. Some really nice arrangements here that compliment Emmylou Harris' voice perfectly. The title track was probably the standout for me.

Emmylou Harris's voice. Sheesh. I really liked this. Beautiful. Haunting. And a surprise duet with Dave Matthews!

Emmylou is an icon but country is my least favorite of what I consider the main genres. Couldn’t get into it.

Folksy AF. Pleasant to listen to. I liked the middle eastern drum influence in the tunes. I know know the Bang the Drum Slowly reference.

Very good album. It's a somber affair, which borders on boring after awhile, but the songs are good and she sings beautifully.

6/10 Pleasant enough and on a relisten it improved. Just sounds like a lot of those 90s/00s country singer revival albums.

yawn

She’s got a gorgeous voice but every song felt and sounded the same. This was similar to my experience listening to Leonard Cohen; at first the lyricism stood out, as did the uniqueness of her voice, but every song blended into one another for the worst.

Her nineteenth album. Country / Folk. It's a very nice album. Well written and put together I guess. I can't say anything bad about it but it doesn't really grab me either. It's a nice album. That's all I can say really.

I read that Red Dirt Girl was a milestone for Emmylou Harris because she wrote almost the entire album herself. That's certainly admirable, but this achievement is perhaps more significant for her than for her listeners. The songs are gentle and light, mostly country-pop ballads, but none of them really grabbed me. I know (and like) the recording on which she and Mark Knopfler play “Red Dirt Girl” and a few other songs live, but that's not part of this review. So for me, this remains an album that could have been so much more, but sounds very mediocre in the context of this list. Nice, but nothing special.

Just not my kind of music.

Not forme

Found this pretty uninspiring. MOR country. Found the layering of vocals on a couple of tracks grating. Prefer Lucinda Williams. Unremarkable.

Didn"t really get through it so an average 3.

From experience Emmy is watchable at a free Bluegrass festival on a late Indian aummer afternoon but the this album didnt do a whole amount for me. She aint no Kacey Musgrove, dat to sho!

I was enjoying the opening part of this album, especially as it harked back to the kind of 60s female folk vocals that I enjoy. Halfway through the album, I felt it was becoming more Americana in its sound and frankly it was getting a bit boring and tedious. From initially thinking this could be a 4 star, it left me with doubts of even giving it a 3.

bit too dull for me

Vey good.

Muy folk para mi gusto

Esta mujer es la voz de Estados Unidos. Es como un ángel. Es hasta difícil saber si las canciones son buenas porque siempre suenan a ella y sólo a ella. Creo que nunca me gustaría para un 10 pero tampoco para menos de un 7.

1,5

beautiful and poignant, the emotional heart of what country should be

Some great songwriting.

gorgeous album. I find it fascinating that ever since Wrecking Ball when she worked with Daniel Laois, she has absorbed his sound into her work. And it’s such a good sound.

Love her voice.

I loved this. I had no idea Big Thief ripped their whole schtick from Emmylou. Absolutely transfixing percussive, echoey, dreamy river sounds. Harris’ voice is peak. Biblical, Cohen-esque songwriting.

fleetwood maccy

Couldn’t keep listening and had to stop halfway through. Musical equivalent of watching paint dry.

She's not really my style of music, but she does have a very lovely voice.

mother please

You know, I originally had this as my first 1 star, but the last couple of tracks on the album weren't that terrible. I want to save the 1 star rating for things I absolutely loathe. Because I know there are a few of those on this list.

It was ok.

Surprisingly bland

Cute, but nothing new. Country folk vibe, started off nice but got monotone midway. Did not want to finish it.

Aucun intérêt.

Title track is exactly what I want in a great country song. Emmylou’s voice is on point, lyrics so strong you can visualize the story she’s singing and excellent music to accompany the vocals, such a great track. Unfortunately, the rest of the album is lifeless and downright boring. The music is sounds more churchy than country and I didn’t care for it at all. 2 stars

Awful...

Amazing voice, although pop country isn’t really my thing. That said it’s not bad background listening, 2.5 rounded up.

Emmylou has a great voice but the weird techno-y country vibe isn’t working for me. Weird production choices. I’ll pass.

Not my favorite I actually didn't get a chance to listen all the way through. A couple songs into the Emmylou album I found out it was the anniversary of Al Green's release of "I'm Still in Love with you" from 1972 so I basically listened to Al Green all day......

Ok country stuff. Not my thing

Overall I felt like the production was trying to do too much. Most songs were well-written folk/country songs, perhaps a little too full of themselves, and Harris is a good singer, but the songs just weren't distinct enough to get much from them. The production just felt kind of try-hard, as if to attempt a spin to make it novel or contemporary, but it just distracted and didn't fit. I found myself skipping around through tracks. I could see why people like this, but it felt like some safe pop country music trying to disguise itself.

I think this is a good album but not revolutionary.

It’s alright, I have no idea why it’s here though

Love Emmylou and this album is beautiful. It's not her *most* beautiful but it's close? Giving it 4 stars. Will listen again.

This was the second Emmylou Harris album in this project. I had successfully forgotten that I had heard one of hers before. This whiny country lament gets on my nerves. Or is it just Emmylou's voice? Anyway, I haven't listened to it all the way through and I won't. 1/5

Did nothing for me

TBH I listened to this months ago and intended to come back and try again. I feel ultimately as I start listening that this is a foregone conclusion. Either high 2 or low 3. Going the latter, because the sounds aren't bad. My heart just isn't really in it.

I enjoy her voice a lot and was really enjoying this one on a chill fall morning. Like most singer/songwriter albums I start to get a bit tired of them. High 3 for sure

Pretty good album for singer/songwriter. Really liked a few of the songs but there were definitely some duds that didn't do much. Was very surprised to hear Dave Matthews on here on the second to last song.

Lots of hallelujahs in that first song. I do appreciate EmmyLou's voice but I just could not get into this at all. Really liked Boy From Tulepo but not enough to bump it to a 3.

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J'arrive toujours pas a accrocher la country dsl

I recently went down a Emmylou Harris rabbit hole, diving in to the most talked about albums from her discography. This was one of those albums although mostly I was checking out the earlier releases. This album is more dreamy and melancholic than her earlier work and I’m all for it. She has an incredible voice, it’s so vulnerable and honest. I really enjoyed revisiting this one.

This album sounded repetitive and boring to me. She does have a nice voice. It isn't for me, though. 2

It’s chill and nice. A pleasant country-songwriter-y album. It didn’t stand out to me, but Emmylou has a nice voice

Pleasant but not memorable. I wouldn’t even call this a country album but more of an adult contemporary.

less honkin, more tonkin, Emmy.

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Boring country music at it's core. She's got a nice voice and production wasn't half bad but this was a chore to get through. 2.50/5

Favorite Track: Bang the Drum Slowly

3/5

❤️

Album 925 of 1089 Emmylou Harris - Red Dirt Girl (2000) Rating : 2.5 / 5 I’ve heard and enjoyed a good bit of her earlier work, but this one just didn’t resonate with me the same way. It’s certainly a well-made album - her voice is as strong and graceful as ever, and the production is top-notch - but it just didn’t click for me personally. There’s a melancholy, almost reflective tone running through the songs that I can appreciate, but it didn’t leave much of an emotional connection this time around. Country fans, especially those who like the more introspective, singer-songwriter side of the genre, will likely find plenty to love here. For me, it’s more a case of admiring the artistry without feeling the pull to go back for another listen.

Not really my thing. Country is seriously overrepresented in this list wtf

The droning and low energy makes this album a snooze-fest to get through. At least have SOMETHING to break things up, but every song has the same mood. It sounds like funeral music, and I just want to fall asleep now.

This was a country album that I found truly invigorating. I loved it, a big, big (perhaps the biggest!) surprise I had in this project. I never thought I would like a country album so much — this was the one <3

Emmylou is about her voice. The music is uninspiring but her voice is nice.

Folk cristiano y no especialmente bueno.

Emmylou Harris's "Red Dirt Girl" is a quiet, reflective album filled with lovely melodies and her signature, beautiful voice. It's an album that requires dedicated listening and for which I have to be in the right mood, and the timing isn't quite right today. While the album is a fine piece of work, its length feels a bit excessive, and the songs, while individually strong, can be sonically too similar from track to track. A little more dynamic contrast would have provided a more engaging experience for me. That said, my opinion of this album is still evolving. Albums like this tend to grow on me over time, so I find it difficult to give a definitive rating after just a day or two but as this generator requires a rating I will go with three stars. 1 "The Pearl" (3/5) 2 "Michelangelo" (4/5) 3 "I Don't Wanna Talk About It Now" (4/5) 4 "Tragedy" (4/5) 5 "Red Dirt Girl" (4/5) 6 "My Baby Needs a Shepherd" (3/5) 7 "Bang the Drum Slowly" (4/5) 8 "J'Ai Fait Tout" (3/5) 9 "One Big Love" (3/5) 10 "Hour of Gold" (3/5) 11 "My Antonia" (4/5) 12 "Boy from Tupelo" (3/5) Total - 42 Average - 3.50 122/1001 65/122 albums reviewed were new to me.

Honestly a good album

Favorite: Red Dirt Girl

Poor Emmylou is just a reoccurring punching bag for me.... Her debut was on Gram Parson's Grievous Angel which is one of my lowest albums. She reappeared on Ryan Adam's Heartbreaker and I liked her a lot there. Now I get to experience her solo work. There is an undeniable level of poetry and craft but good lord I do not enjoy it! Nothing stuck out to me at all, nothing invited me for another listen.

Mykje fint

It was okay. I’m just really not a big fan of Country music.

That's not my taste in music - But ok

Not my cup of tea, the whole project comes off dull and forgettable to me. I found myself really wanting it to be over 3/4 into the album. Still Emmylou’s voice is uniquely beautiful and her storytelling is on point so not a 1 star. 3/10