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Love Is the Way

Eddi Reader · 2009

56 min · 13 tracks · pop music

A gentle fusion of folk and pop, imbued with heartfelt storytelling and Eddi Reader's soulful vocals.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for reflective moments
  • gentle storytelling for quiet evenings
  • heartfelt vocals that resonate deeply
  • consistent flow for uninterrupted listening
  • warm melodies for cozy atmospheres

Maybe skip if you want

  • seek instant gratification
  • prefer high-energy tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2009, 'Love Is the Way' is Eddi Reader's fifth studio album, following her critically acclaimed 'Sings the Songs of Robert Burns.' At this point in her career, Reader was solidifying her reputation as a distinctive voice in contemporary folk-pop, blending traditional influences with modern sensibilities.
Stylistic neighbors
Lori McKenna· Nina Nastasia· Kate Rusby

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Dragonflies 5:15
  • 2 Silent Bells 3:32
  • 3 New York City 5:11
  • 4 Dandelion 3:01
  • 5 Love Is the Way 4:46
  • 6 Sweet Mountain of Love 4:54
  • 7 Never Going Back Again (Queen of Scots) 3:15
  • 8 Over It Now 3:55
  • 9 Fallen Twice 4:09
  • 10 It's Magic 3:36
  • 11 Roses 4:14
  • 12 My Shining Star 4:02
  • 13 I Won't Stand in Your Way 6:28

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