21st Century Hits: Best of 2000–2012
Dwight Yoakam · 2013
47 min · 14 tracks · country music
An eclectic blend of country sounds with heartfelt lyrics that reflect on love, loss, and the passage of time.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Sad Side of Town — Opening with poignant reflections on heartbreak, this track sets the emotional tone for the compilation while showcasing Yoakam's signature blend of traditional and contemporary country sounds.
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My Heart Skips a Beat — This track exemplifies catchy melodies coupled with playful lyrics, representing the lighter side of Yoakam's songwriting and showcasing his versatility as an artist.
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Crazy Little Thing Called Love — Yoakam's cover of this classic infuses it with his unique style, demonstrating his ability to reinterpret beloved songs while making them distinctly his own.
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Intentional Heartache — A standout for its raw emotion and lyrical depth, this track delves into themes of heartache with a sincerity that resonates throughout the album.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments
- heartfelt storytelling for introspection
- casual background for gatherings
- melancholic tunes for rainy days
- sing-along choruses with friends
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy dance tracks
- prefer experimental soundscapes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2013, '21st Century Hits: Best of 2000–2012' serves as a retrospective compilation following Dwight Yoakam's established career since his breakthrough in the late 1980s. At this point, Yoakam had evolved from a traditional honky-tonk artist into a versatile figure in modern country music, showcasing hits spanning over a decade.
- Stylistic neighbors
- George Strait· Travis Tritt· Alan Jackson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Sad Side of Town 2:51
- 2 The Late Great Golden State 2:28
- 3 The Back of Your Hand 3:07
- 4 If Teardrops Were Diamonds 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 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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