Back Being Blue cover

Back Being Blue

Kelly Willis · 2018

31 min · 10 tracks · country · folk

A warm tapestry of heartfelt storytelling woven through a blend of country and folk melodies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo storytelling flow
  • heartfelt narratives for quiet moments
  • ideal for afternoon relaxation
  • warm melodies for reflective listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy tracks
  • prefer standalone singles only

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on March 8, 2018, 'Back Being Blue' marked Kelly Willis's return to the music scene after a seven-year hiatus. This album followed her 2011 release, 'Transitory,' showcasing her continued evolution as an artist while re-establishing her presence in the contemporary country landscape.
Stylistic neighbors
Patty Griffin· Lucinda Williams· Neko Case

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Back Being Blue 3:48
  • 2 Only You 2:38
  • 3 Fool’s Paradise 3:19
  • 4 Modern World 2:27
  • 5 Freewheeling 2:40
  • 6 Afternoon’s Gone Blind 3:17
  • 7 What the Heart Doesn’t Know 2:42
  • 8 I’m a Lover (Not a Fighter) 3:03
  • 9 We’ll Do It for Love Next Time 3:12
  • 10 Don’t Step Away 4:22

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