Long Stretch of Lonesome cover

Long Stretch of Lonesome

Patty Loveless · 1997

39 min · 10 tracks · country · folk

A poignant blend of traditional country storytelling with heartfelt melodies and Loveless's emotive vocal delivery.

Why this album works

'Long Stretch of Lonesome' received critical acclaim and peaked at number 6 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart. The album is notable for its deep emotional resonance and helped further define the sound of late '90s country music, influencing many artists who followed.
Best for
steady pacing for reflective moments poignant storytelling through emotion heartfelt melodies for quiet evenings
Context
By 1997, Patty Loveless had established herself as a prominent figure in the country music scene, following her breakthrough album 'Only What I Feel' in 1995. 'Long Stretch of Lonesome' was her fifth studio album, showcasing her continued evolution as an artist and solidifying her reputation for blending contemporary and traditional country sounds.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Party Ain’t Over Yet Standout 3:33
  • 2 To Have You Back Again 4:35
  • 3 I Don’t Want to Feel Like That 4:20
  • 4 High on Love 3:04
  • 5 Like Water Into Wine 4:47
  • 6 That’s Exactly What I Mean 3:23
  • 7 You Don’t Seem to Miss Me 4:07
  • 8 Too Many Memories Standout 3:54
  • 9 Long Stretch of Lonesome Standout 3:57
  • 10 Where I’m Bound 4:03

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