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Released 10 years ago

Letting Go...Slow

Lorrie Morgan · 2016

46 min · 12 tracks · country music

A reflective blend of country and folk, weaving personal narratives with heartfelt instrumentation and emotive vocal delivery.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Strange Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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    Ode to Billie Joe — Morgan's rendition of this classic captures the song's haunting narrative, allowing her emotional delivery to breathe new life into the story.
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    I've Done Enough Dying Today — This track stands out for its poignant lyrics and Morgan's ability to convey deep sorrow, reflecting on themes of loss and resilience.
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    Jesus & Hairspray — This track uniquely blends humor and introspection, showcasing Morgan's storytelling prowess while addressing societal expectations through a light-hearted lens.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo reflective moments
  • soulful melodies for introspection
  • heartfelt lyrics for quiet evenings
  • in-order listening for cohesion

Maybe skip if you

  • seeking high-energy excitement
  • prefer short standalone tracks

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Late Career Highlight — Shows Lorrie Morgan's continued vitality and relevance in modern country music.
Themes
southern small-town stories· loss and resilience· societal expectations humor
Career context
By the time 'Letting Go...Slow' was released in February 2016, Lorrie Morgan was a seasoned artist with over two decades in the industry. This album came as her first studio release since 2009's 'A Moment in Time,' marking a return to original material after a series of cover projects. It showcased her evolution as an artist while embracing both traditional and contemporary influences.

Tracklist

  • 1 Strange Start here 2:40
  • 2 Ode to Billie Joe 5:45
  • 3 Is It Raining at Your House 3:25
  • 4 Something About Trains 3:56
  • 5 I’ve Done Enough Dying Today 4:32
  • 6 Lay Lady Lay 4:24
  • 7 Slow 3:37
  • 8 Spilt Milk 4:19
  • 9 Jesus & Hairspray 3:03
  • 10 Lonely Whiskey 3:37
  • 11 What I’d Say 3:39
  • 12 How Does It Feel 3:39

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