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Lucero

Lucero · 2001

55 min · 14 tracks · alternative country

A raw blend of heartfelt storytelling and gritty instrumentals that captures the essence of alternative country.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • heartfelt storytelling with grit
  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • for late-night drives
  • emotional reflections on love
  • sing-along moments with friends

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • dislike raw, gritty sounds

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2001, 'Lucero' marked the band's self-titled debut album, introducing their distinctive sound to a broader audience. At this point, Lucero was transitioning from local Memphis performances to national recognition, setting the stage for their subsequent evolution in the alternative country scene.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Little Silver Heart 4:17
  • 2 My Best Girl 4:17
  • 3 Wandering Star 3:47
  • 4 A Dangerous Thing 2:56
  • 5 Drink 'Till We're Gone 3:57
  • 6 Raising Hell 3:34
  • 7 Banks of the Arkansas 1:43
  • 8 All Sewn Up 4:33
  • 9 Wasted 4:04
  • 10 Hold Fast 3:15
  • 11 Better Than This 3:05
  • 12 All These Love Songs 4:29
  • 13 No Roses No More 5:47
  • 14 It Gets the Worst at Night 5:19

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