Epic Recordings
Shelby Lynne · 2000
54 min · 16 tracks · folk music
A collection of timeless covers infused with Shelby Lynne's soulful voice and a modern sensibility.
Top tracks — play these first
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Don't Get Around Much Anymore Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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I'm Confessin' — This track highlights Lynne's ability to blend emotional depth with playful charm, showcasing her vocal agility and unique interpretation of a jazz standard.
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I Walk The Line — Her rendition breathes new life into this classic, merging country roots with a contemporary sound that reflects her artistic evolution.
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Your Love Stays With Me — The heartfelt delivery and poignant lyrics make this track stand out, exemplifying Lynne's knack for storytelling through song.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- rich vocal nuances to savor
- ideal for reflective afternoons
- consistent emotional exploration
- warm background for gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer high-energy tracks
- seek abrupt tempo changes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Re-established Lynne's reputation and commercial success after her Grammy win.
- Themes
- contemporary country roots· emotional storytelling
- Career context
- By the time 'Epic Recordings' was released in 2000, Shelby Lynne had already won a Grammy for Best New Artist for her album 'I Am Shelby Lynne' in 2001. This album marks her return to the spotlight, showcasing her interpretation of classic songs while navigating a shift in her artistic direction after years of industry struggles.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lucinda Williams· Neko Case· Brandi Carlile
Tracklist
- 1 Don't Get Around Much Anymore Start here 2:52
- 2 Till You Were Gone 3:30
- 3 Lonely Weekends 2:25
- 4 I'm Confessin' 3:42
- 5 Don't Mind If I Do 2:42
- 6 Your Love Stays With Me 2:58
- 7 A Lighter Shade of Blue 3:49
- 8 Dog Day Afternoon 3:41
- 9 Soft Talk 3:39
- 10 I Walk The Line 2:38
- 11 I'll Lie Myself to Sleep 4:05
- 12 Thinking About You Again 3:08
- 13 You Can't Break a Broken Heart 3:17
- 14 I've Learned to Live 3:53
- 15 Stop Me 3:43
- 16 It Might Be Me 4:20
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Come Away with Me
Norah Jones
Shares a similar blend of soulful vocals and contemporary interpretations of influences.
The River & the Thread
Rosanne Cash
Explores emotional storytelling with a modern twist on traditional country sounds.
Cry Like a Rainstorm, Howl Like the Wind
Linda Ronstadt
Combines heartfelt covers and original songs with rich vocal delivery and emotional depth.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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