Extra Mile
Shenandoah · 1990
34 min · 10 tracks · country music
Uplifting melodies and heartfelt storytelling weave through a blend of traditional and contemporary country sounds.
Top tracks — play these first
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Next to You, Next to Me — This track encapsulates the album's essence with its catchy melody and relatable lyrics about love and companionship, becoming one of Shenandoah's signature songs.
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Ghost in This House — A poignant ballad that showcases the band's vocal harmonies and emotional storytelling, capturing themes of loss and nostalgia that resonate deeply with listeners.
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The Moon Over Georgia — This song highlights the group's ability to paint vivid imagery through their lyrics while blending traditional country sounds with contemporary influences.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo storytelling flow
- heartfelt reflections on relationships
- ideal for cozy gatherings
- warm nostalgia for homecoming
- sing-along moments with friends
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy party tracks
- prefer complex sonic experimentation
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When 'Extra Mile' was released in 1990, Shenandoah was transitioning into mainstream success following their self-titled debut album. This project marked their second studio effort, solidifying their presence in the country music scene with a refined sound and lyrical depth that appealed to a broad audience.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Alabama· Diamond Rio· Restless Heart
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Ghost in This House
The narrative shifts from fond memories to haunting absence as the singer recalls a lost love.
This shift deepens the emotional impact by contrasting joyful reminiscence with profound sadness, illustrating the complexity of moving on.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Next to You, Next to Me 3:40
- 2 Ghost in This House 3:37
- 3 She Makes the Coming Home (Worth the Being Gone) 3:30
- 4 She's a Natural 3:29
- 5 I Got You 3:47
- 6 Puttin' New Roots Down 3:01
- 7 When You Were Mine 3:04
- 8 Goin' Down With My Pride 3:36
- 9 The Moon Over Georgia 3:14
- 10 Daddy's Little Man 3:45
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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