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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for reflective moments
  • poignant storytelling through emotion
  • heartfelt melodies for quiet evenings
  • consistent narrative flow throughout
  • ideal for solo listening sessions

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer upbeat and fast tracks
  • want immediate emotional gratification

Where this album fits

Career 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 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 3:54
  • 9 Long Stretch of Lonesome 3:57
  • 10 Where I’m Bound 4:03

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