Mountain Soul cover

Released 25 years ago this June

Mountain Soul

Patty Loveless · 2001

46 min · 14 tracks · country · folk

A heartfelt blend of traditional country sounds and poignant storytelling that resonates with deep emotional authenticity.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady emotional storytelling flow
  • heartfelt reflections on love
  • poignant moments of nostalgia
  • suitable for quiet evenings
  • intimate sessions with friends

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of fast-paced energy
  • prefer standalone hit singles

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on June 26, 2001, 'Mountain Soul' marked Patty Loveless's return to her roots after a series of mainstream successes in the 1990s. This album followed her critically acclaimed project ‘The Trouble with the Truth’ and showcased a more introspective side, emphasizing Loveless's Appalachian heritage and deep-seated influences from bluegrass and folk music.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Boys Are Back in Town 2:34
  • 2 The Richest Fool Alive 3:22
  • 3 Daniel Prayed 2:45
  • 4 Someone I Used to Know 2:17
  • 5 Out of Control Raging Fire 3:33
  • 6 Rise Up Lazarus 2:21
  • 7 Cheap Whiskey 3:42
  • 8 Pretty Little Miss 2:41
  • 9 I Know You're Married (But I Love You Still) 2:54
  • 10 Sorrowful Angels 3:58
  • 11 Soul of Constant Sorrow 3:04
  • 12 You'll Never Leave Harlan Alive 6:06
  • 13 Two Coats 3:18
  • 14 Sounds of Loneliness 3:48

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