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.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Katy Perry· Panic! at the Disco· Alanis Morissette· No Doubt· Prince· Taylor Swift· Christina Aguilera· Linkin Park
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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