21st Century Hits: Best of 2000–2012
Dwight Yoakam · 2013
47 min · 14 tracks · country
A collection of heartfelt country melodies steeped in tradition and modern storytelling.
Why this album works
'21st Century Hits' serves as a significant document of Yoakam's career during a period when country music was evolving rapidly. The album not only highlights his chart successes but also reflects the influence he had on contemporary artists, solidifying his legacy within the genre during a time marked by crossover appeal between country and pop.
- Career context
- By the time Dwight Yoakam released '21st Century Hits: Best of 2000–2012', he was already an established figure in country music, known for his unique blend of honky-tonk and rock influences. This compilation came as a retrospective on his work in the 2000s, following his last studio album, '3 Pears', released in 2012, showcasing his sustained relevance in the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Willie Nelson· Hank Williams Jr.· Lee Ann Womack
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Sad Side of Town Standout 2:51
- 2 The Late Great Golden State 2:28
- 3 The Back of Your Hand 3:07
- 4 If Teardrops Were Diamonds Standout 3:19
- 5 Long Goodbye 3:40
- 6 Intentional Heartache 4:25
- 7 Blame the Vein 3:39
- 8 I Wanna Love Again 2:57
- 9 Just Passin' Time 3:44
- 10 Crazy Little Thing Called Love Standout 2:20
- 11 Close Up the Honky Tonks 6:24
- 12 My Heart Skips a Beat 2:24
- 13 Act Naturally 2:33
- 14 A Heart Like Mine 4:00
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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