If There Was a Way
Dwight Yoakam · 1990
48 min · 14 tracks · country
A blend of traditional country melodies infused with heartfelt storytelling and a hint of rock energy.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments
- heartfelt storytelling with warmth
- for evening drives
- catchy sing-along choruses
- melancholic themes of longing
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer fast-paced listening
- seek experimental soundscapes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1990, 'If There Was a Way' marked Dwight Yoakam's fourth studio album, following his successful 'Buenos Noches from a Lonely Room' in 1988. At this point in his career, Yoakam was solidifying his position as a leading figure in the neo-traditional country movement, characterized by his distinctive sound and style that merged classic influences with contemporary sensibilities.
- Stylistic neighbors
- George Strait· Travis Tritt· Alan Jackson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Distance Between You and Me 2:43
- 2 The Heart That You Own 3:11
- 3 Takes a Lot to Rock You 3:01
- 4 Nothing's Changed Here 2:59
- 5 Sad, Sad Music 3:45
- 6 Since I Started Drinkin' Again 3:44
- 7 If There Was a Way 2:56
- 8 Turn It On, Turn It Up, Turn Me Loose 3:24
- 9 It Only Hurts When I Cry 2:35
- 10 Send a Message to My Heart 3:16
- 11 I Don't Need It Done 4:46
- 12 You're the One 4:02
- 13 Dangerous Man 4:18
- 14 Let's Work Together 3:33
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