Live '88 cover

Live '88

Shawn Colvin · 1995

45 min · 11 tracks · rock music

A heartfelt collection of live performances showcasing Colvin's poignant storytelling and intricate guitar work.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo performance flow
  • heartfelt storytelling through song
  • engaging narratives in live setting
  • intimate moments for quiet reflection

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of high-energy tracks
  • prefer standalone singles format

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Live '88' was released in October 1995, Shawn Colvin had already established herself as a notable singer-songwriter following her breakthrough album 'Steady On' in 1989. This live album captures the essence of her early career, showcasing her emotional resonance and technical prowess during a pivotal phase when she was gaining broader recognition in the folk-rock scene.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Diamond in the Rough 4:32
  • 2 Shotgun Down the Avalanche 4:07
  • 3 I Don’t Know Why 4:04
  • 4 Cry Like an Angel 4:35
  • 5 Ricochet in Time 3:18
  • 6 Another Long One 3:25
  • 7 Stranded 4:39
  • 8 Something to Believe In 5:27
  • 9 Don’t You Think I Feel It Too 3:25
  • 10 Kathy’s Song 3:56
  • 11 Knowing What I Know Now 3:45

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