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Labor of Love

Janie Fricke · 1989

31 min · 10 tracks · folk · country pop

A heartfelt blend of country pop melodies and reflective storytelling that captures emotional nuances.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short tracks for quick listens
  • reflective storytelling with warmth
  • lighthearted melodies for sing-alongs
  • nostalgic themes of friendship
  • catchy choruses for road trips

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer longer, immersive albums
  • seek intense emotional experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1989, Janie Fricke had solidified her place in the country music landscape, following her successful albums like 'Blue Moon' and 'Tell Me a Lie.' 'Labor of Love' marked her return after a brief hiatus, showcasing her evolution as both a vocalist and songwriter in a changing musical environment.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Love Is One of Those Words 3:08
  • 2 Give 'em My Number 3:28
  • 3 What Are You Doing Here With Me? 2:48
  • 4 The Last Thing That I Didn't Do 2:42
  • 5 Walking on the Moon 3:37
  • 6 Feeling Is Believing 3:36
  • 7 I Can't Help the Way I Don't Feel 2:48
  • 8 No Ordinary Memory 2:49
  • 9 One of Those Things 3:17
  • 10 My Old Friend the Blues 3:08

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