Car Wheels on a Gravel Road
Lucinda Williams · 1998
51 min · 13 tracks · blues · folk · pop rock
A vivid tapestry of storytelling woven through raw emotions, country twang, and bluesy undertones.
Why this album works
'Car Wheels on a Gravel Road' received widespread acclaim upon its release, earning a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Folk Album in 1999. It not only debuted at number 19 on the Billboard 200 but also influenced a generation of singer-songwriters who followed, cementing Williams' role in shaping the Americana genre.
- Career context
- By the time 'Car Wheels on a Gravel Road' was released in 1998, Lucinda Williams had already established herself as a significant voice in alternative country. This album came five years after her critically acclaimed self-titled album, marking a pivotal moment in her career as she transitioned to broader recognition. The work solidified her reputation as a master storyteller and songwriter.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dave Alvin· William Elliott Whitmore· James McMurtry
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Right in Time 4:36
- 2 Car Wheels on a Gravel Road Standout 4:44
- 3 2 Kool 2 Be 4-Gotten 4:42
- 4 Drunken Angel Standout 3:20
- 5 Concrete and Barbed Wire 3:08
- 6 Lake Charles Standout 5:28
- 7 Can’t Let Go 3:28
- 8 I Lost It 3:31
- 9 Metal Firecracker 3:30
- 10 Greenville 3:23
- 11 Still I Long for Your Kiss 4:09
- 12 Joy 4:01
- 13 Jackson 3:42
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