Hits 1979–1989 cover

Hits 1979–1989

Rosanne Cash · 1989

41 min · 12 tracks · country · folk

A polished blend of country and folk, showcasing Rosanne Cash's emotive storytelling and melodic sensibilities.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo reflective moments
  • emotive storytelling with warmth
  • nostalgic vibes for road trips
  • sing-along choruses with friends

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • fans of experimental sounds

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1989, Rosanne Cash was transitioning from her breakthrough in the early '80s with albums like 'Seven Year Ache' to a retrospective that rounded up hits spanning a transformative decade. This compilation marked a consolidation of her successful career as a prominent voice in country music and highlighted her evolution as an artist navigating both personal and commercial landscapes.
Stylistic neighbors
Lucinda Williams· Emmylou Harris· Neko Case

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Seven Year Ache 3:18
  • 2 I Don't Want to Spoil the Party 2:36
  • 3 Hold On 3:38
  • 4 Blue Moon With Heartache 4:30
  • 5 My Baby Thinks He's a Train 3:16
  • 6 No Memories Hangin' Around 3:26
  • 7 I Don't Know Why You Don't Want Me 3:17
  • 8 I Wonder 3:06
  • 9 Never Be You 3:29
  • 10 The Way We Make a Broken Heart 3:56
  • 11 Tennessee Flat Top Box 3:10
  • 12 Black and White 3:14

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