Nine Lives
Bonnie Raitt · 1986
42 min · 10 tracks · blues · folk rock · Americana
A soulful blend of blues and rock, showcasing Bonnie Raitt's emotional depth and slide guitar prowess.
Why this album works
'Nine Lives' contributed significantly to Raitt's career by solidifying her position in the mainstream music scene, leading to her eventual Grammy wins. The album produced singles that charted on the Billboard Hot 100, further establishing her influence in the rock and blues genres during the mid-1980s.
- Best for
- emotional storytelling and depth steady, consistent energy levels late-night contemplative moods
- Context
- By the time 'Nine Lives' was released in January 1986, Bonnie Raitt had already established herself as a respected artist with a distinctive sound. This album followed her critically acclaimed release 'Nick of Time', marking a period where she sought to expand her commercial appeal while remaining true to her roots in Americana and blues.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bob Dylan· Willie Nelson· Steve Earle
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 No Way to Treat a Lady Standout 3:51
- 2 Runnin' Back to Me 4:16
- 3 Who but a Fool (Thief Into Paradise) 4:23
- 4 Crime of Passion 4:19
- 5 All Day, All Night 4:01
- 6 Stand Up to the Night Standout 4:42
- 7 Excited 3:11
- 8 Freezin' (for a Little Human Love) 4:52
- 9 True Love Is Hard to Find Standout 4:34
- 10 Angel 4:02
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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