From a Distance: The Very Best of Nanci Griffith
Nanci Griffith · 2002
78 min · 22 tracks · country · folk
Heartfelt storytelling unfolds through a blend of folk and country, infused with warmth and a touch of melancholy.
Why this album works
The album reached No. 10 on the U.S. Billboard Top Country Albums chart, highlighting Griffith's commercial appeal while celebrating her artistic legacy. Critics praised the collection for its emotional depth and lyrical storytelling, solidifying her status as a vital voice in American roots music. It also introduced new listeners to Griffith's work, reinforcing her influence on subsequent generations of songwriters.
- Best for
- heartfelt storytelling with warmth wave-like pacing with peaks reflective moments for quiet nights
- Context
- Released in 2002, this compilation album showcases Nanci Griffith's extensive catalog during her established career as a poignant singer-songwriter. By this time, Griffith had already gained recognition for her unique contributions to the folk and country genres, with several acclaimed albums behind her, including 'Little Love Affairs' (1998) and 'Clock Without Hands' (2001). This collection serves as both a retrospective and an affirmation of her influence on contemporary Americana music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- No Doubt· Madonna· Christina Aguilera· Prince· Cher· Debbie Gibson· Sparks· Harry Nilsson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Lone Star State of Mind Standout 3:58
- 2 Cold Hearts/Closed Minds 2:42
- 3 From a Distance Standout 4:12
- 4 Ford Econoline 2:13
- 5 Trouble in the Fields 3:20
- 6 There’s a Light Beyond These Woods (Mary Margaret) 4:23
- 7 Looking for the Time (Workin’ Girl) (live) 2:55
- 8 I Don’t Want to Talk About Love 4:07
- 9 Drive-In Movies and Dashboard Lights 3:13
- 10 It’s a Hard Life Wherever You Go 4:02
- 11 If Wishes Were Changes 3:46
- 12 Once in a Very Blue Moon (live) 2:25
- 13 Anyone Can Be Somebody’s Fool 2:40
- 14 I Knew Love 3:18
- 15 Gulf Coast Highway Standout 3:05
- 16 I Wish It Would Rain 2:38
- 17 Outbound Plane 2:39
- 18 Love at the Five and Dime (live) 7:22
- 19 It’s Just Another Morning Here 4:23
- 20 Late Night Grande Hotel 3:35
- 21 Hometown Streets 4:11
- 22 The Wing and the Wheel (live) 3:21
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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