Down Where the Spirit Meets the Bone
Lucinda Williams · 2014
103 min · 20 tracks · blues · folk · pop rock
A soulful blend of raw storytelling and intricate melodies that evoke deep emotional landscapes.
Why this album works
The album received critical acclaim, landing on numerous year-end lists and earning a Grammy nomination for Best Americana Album. Its rich lyrical content and diverse musical styles significantly impacted the Americana music scene, influencing both contemporaries and emerging artists alike.
- Best for
- steady pacing with emotional depth soulful storytelling for introspection gradual climax rewarding patience
- Context
- By 2014, Lucinda Williams was already an established artist, having released her eponymous breakthrough album in 1998. 'Down Where the Spirit Meets the Bone' came after a period of artistic experimentation, showcasing her continued evolution as a songwriter in the Americana genre. This album marked her first release on her own label, Highway 20 Records, symbolizing a new chapter in her career.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dave Alvin· William Elliott Whitmore· James McMurtry
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Compassion Standout 2:57
- 2 Protection 4:48
- 3 Burning Bridges 4:49
- 4 East Side of Town Standout 4:56
- 5 West Memphis Standout 5:45
- 6 Cold Day in Hell 5:16
- 7 Foolishness 5:58
- 8 Wrong Number 5:01
- 9 Stand Right by Each Other 3:59
- 10 It's Gonna Rain 4:18
Disc 2
- 1 Something Wicked This Way Comes 5:45
- 2 Big Mess 5:32
- 3 When I Look at the World 4:56
- 4 Walk On 4:11
- 5 Temporary Nature (of Any Precious Thing) 5:05
- 6 Everything but the Truth 5:11
- 7 This Old Heartache 5:03
- 8 Stowaway in Your Heart 3:28
- 9 One More Day 6:22
- 10 Magnolia 9:51
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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