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Other Voices, Other Rooms

Nanci Griffith · 1993

62 min · 17 tracks · country · folk

A tender blend of folk and country, woven with poignant storytelling and emotive melodies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • poignant storytelling through melodies
  • wave-like pacing with resolution
  • reflective moments for quiet evenings
  • tender sounds for introspective listening
  • engaging narratives across diverse themes

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy tracks
  • prefer instant gratification in music

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Other Voices, Other Rooms' was released in 1993, Nanci Griffith was already a respected figure in the folk and country scenes, following her breakthrough album 'Lone Star State of Mind' in 1987. This album further solidified her reputation as a songwriter, showcasing her ability to reinterpret songs by other artists while maintaining her distinct narrative style.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Across the Great Divide 3:57
  • 2 Woman of the Phoenix 2:41
  • 3 Tecumseh Valley 4:29
  • 4 Three Flights Up 3:31
  • 5 Boots of Spanish Leather 5:17
  • 6 Speed of the Sound of Loneliness 4:20
  • 7 From Clare to Here 5:11
  • 8 Can't Help But Wonder Where I'm Bound 3:16
  • 9 Do Re Mi 2:52
  • 10 This Old Town 3:00
  • 11 Comin' Down in the Rain 3:45
  • 12 Ten Degrees and Getting Colder 2:40
  • 13 Morning Song for Sally 4:55
  • 14 Night Rider's Lament 3:57
  • 15 Are You Tired of Me Darling 3:11
  • 16 Turn Around 3:19
  • 17 Wimoweh 1:47

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