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Live

Shawn Colvin · 2009

60 min · 15 tracks · rock music

An intimate blend of folk-rock storytelling and soulful melodies, captured in a live setting.

Why this album works

This live album highlights Colvin's enduring appeal and showcases her storytelling prowess, further solidifying her status within the folk-rock genre. It received positive critical reception, contributing to her legacy as an influential artist in American music, particularly among singer-songwriters who emerged in the 1990s.
Best for
steady mid-tempo flow throughout intimate live performance atmosphere storytelling that invites reflection
Context
By the time 'Live' was released in 2009, Shawn Colvin had already established herself as a respected singer-songwriter with multiple Grammy Awards under her belt. This album followed her 2006 studio release, 'These Four Walls', and marked a celebration of her extensive catalog, showcasing both fan favorites and lesser-known tracks during an era when acoustic music was experiencing a revival.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Polaroids 5:05
  • 2 A Matter of Minutes 4:31
  • 3 Shotgun Down the Avalanche Standout 4:01
  • 4 Twilight Standout 3:07
  • 5 Trouble 3:55
  • 6 Tennessee 4:01
  • 7 Nothing Like You 3:38
  • 8 Sunny Came Home Standout 4:10
  • 9 Fill Me Up 3:28
  • 10 Wichita Skyline 3:42
  • 11 I'm Gone 3:25
  • 12 Richochet in Time 4:10
  • 13 Diamond in the Rough 4:04
  • 14 Crazy 4:18
  • 15 This Must Be the Place (Naïve Melody) 4:44

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