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Dwightyoakamacoustic.net

Dwight Yoakam · 2000

78 min · 25 tracks · country

An intimate collection of acoustic renditions that showcase heartfelt storytelling through country-inflected melodies.

Why this album works

This album is notable for its critical reception, showcasing Yoakam's ability to reinterpret his own hits in an acoustic format. It garnered positive reviews for its raw simplicity and emotional depth, further cementing his legacy within the Americana and country genres.
Career context
Released in early 2000, 'dwightyoakamacoustic.net' came during a period when Dwight Yoakam was solidifying his status as a country music stalwart. Following the commercial success of albums like 'This Time' (1993), this album marks a return to his roots, emphasizing stripped-down arrangements and vocal authenticity.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Bury Me 3:13
  • 2 1,000 Miles 4:02
  • 3 Little Sister 3:20
  • 4 Please, Please Baby 2:05
  • 5 It Won't Hurt 4:00
  • 6 I'll Be Gone 2:30
  • 7 Johnson's Love 4:25
  • 8 Little Ways 2:57
  • 9 This Drinkin' Will Kill Me 2:44
  • 10 Nothing's Changed Here 2:59
  • 11 Throughout All Time 2:58
  • 12 Sad, Sad Music 2:10
  • 13 It Only Hurts When I Cry Standout 2:27
  • 14 Buenas Noches From a Lonely Room 3:48
  • 15 The Distance Between You and Me 2:06
  • 16 A Thousand Miles From Nowhere Standout 3:14
  • 17 Two Doors Down 4:38
  • 18 Readin', Rightin', RT. 23 4:07
  • 19 If There Was a Way 2:32
  • 20 Fast as You 3:56
  • 21 Home for Sale 3:01
  • 22 A Long Way Home 2:51
  • 23 Lonesome Roads 2:49
  • 24 Things Change 3:08
  • 25 Guitars, Cadillacs Standout 1:49

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