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Released 30 years ago

A Place in the World

Mary Chapin Carpenter · 1996

45 min · 12 tracks · country · folk

A warm blend of country and folk, weaving introspective narratives with melodic ease.

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on October 22, 1996, 'A Place in the World' is Mary Chapin Carpenter's sixth studio album, following her critically acclaimed 'Stones in the Road.' At this point in her career, Carpenter was solidifying her place as a leading voice in contemporary country music, known for her storytelling prowess and emotional depth.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Keeping the Faith 3:16
  • 2 Hero in Your Own Hometown 3:50
  • 3 I Can See It Now 3:34
  • 4 I Want to Be Your Girlfriend 3:30
  • 5 Let Me Into Your Heart 2:54
  • 6 What If We Went to Italy 3:39
  • 7 That’s Real 3:55
  • 8 Ideas Are Like Stars 4:03
  • 9 Naked to the Eye 3:54
  • 10 Sudden Gift of Fate 5:05
  • 11 The Better to Dream of You 3:20
  • 12 A Place in the World 4:05

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