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Released 20 years ago

Getting Somewhere

Allison Moorer · 2006

31 min · 10 tracks · blues · country

A poignant blend of blues-inflected country melodies with introspective lyrics and Moorer's soulful voice.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo reflective moments
  • short tracks for quick engagement
  • introspective themes for quiet times
  • poignant melodies for emotional release

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer longer, sprawling albums
  • seek high-energy party music

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 2006, 'Getting Somewhere' is Allison Moorer's fifth studio album, following her critically acclaimed 'The Duel' from 2004. At this stage in her career, she was establishing herself as a significant figure in the Americana and country music scenes, building on her earlier successes while exploring deeper emotional themes.
Stylistic neighbors
Lucinda Williams· Neko Case· Kacey Musgraves

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Work to Do 2:51
  • 2 You’ll Never Know 2:32
  • 3 Hallelujah 3:25
  • 4 Fairweather 3:29
  • 5 New Years Day 2:58
  • 6 How She Does It 2:59
  • 7 Where You Are 2:44
  • 8 Take It So Hard 3:33
  • 9 If It’s Just for Today 3:40
  • 10 Getting Somewhere 2:46

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