A Collection of Hits
Kathy Mattea · 1990
35 min · 10 tracks · country music
This collection weaves heartfelt storytelling with lush melodies, showcasing the depth of country and folk traditions.
Top tracks — play these first
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Love at the Five & Dime — This track is notable for its vivid narrative about love and nostalgia, which perfectly encapsulates Mattea's storytelling style and emotional resonance.
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Where've You Been — A poignant ballad that showcases Mattea's vocal range, this track addresses themes of longing and reunion, highlighting her ability to convey deep emotion through song.
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Eighteen Wheels and a Dozen Roses — This song blends imagery of working life with romantic themes, making it a quintessential representation of Mattea's knack for relatable narratives set to melodic tunes.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for reflective moments
- nostalgic storytelling for intimate settings
- heartfelt melodies for quiet evenings
- sing-along choruses with friends
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of fast-paced excitement
- prefer standalone singles over collections
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1990, 'A Collection of Hits' came at a pivotal moment in Kathy Mattea's career as her commercial success was solidifying following her breakthrough album, 'Rise'. The compilation highlights her most popular tracks up to that point, capturing her signature blend of emotional depth and storytelling prowess during a time when she was gaining significant recognition in the country music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mary Chapin Carpenter· Emmylou Harris· Nanci Griffith
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Where've You Been
The moment shifts from memories of separation to a hopeful reunion, capturing the essence of yearning and connection.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Love at the Five & Dime 3:40
- 2 Walk the Way the Wind Blows 3:48
- 3 Train of Memories 2:52
- 4 Goin' Gone 4:26
- 5 The Battle Hymn of Love (feat. Tim O'brien) 2:53
- 6 Eighteen Wheels and a Dozen Roses 3:22
- 7 Untold Stories 3:01
- 8 Life as We Knew It 3:19
- 9 A Few Good Things Remain 3:51
- 10 Where've You Been 3:44
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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