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Polaroids: A Greatest Hits Collection

Shawn Colvin · 2004

68 min · 15 tracks · rock music

A heartfelt collection of introspective folk-rock melodies, showcasing Shawn Colvin's poignant storytelling and rich vocal delivery.

Why this album works

This greatest hits collection solidified Colvin's status in the folk-rock genre, featuring songs that are staples of her discography and reflecting her influence on contemporary singer-songwriters. The album received positive critical reception and helped introduce her music to new audiences, charting well on Billboard's Top Contemporary Jazz Albums.
Best for
steady, consistent energy levels introspective storytelling journeys heartfelt emotional reflections
Context
By the time 'Polaroids: A Greatest Hits Collection' was released in 2004, Shawn Colvin had established herself as a respected singer-songwriter with multiple Grammy Awards. This compilation followed her critically acclaimed album 'Whole New You' (2001) and captured her evolution since the breakthrough success of 'Sunny Came Home' in 1997.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Steady On Standout 4:56
  • 2 Diamond in the Rough Standout 5:00
  • 3 Shotgun Down the Avalanche 5:01
  • 4 Round of Blues 4:43
  • 5 Polaroids 5:49
  • 6 I Don’t Know Why 4:38
  • 7 Every Little Thing (He) Does Is Magic 3:17
  • 8 This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody) 4:02
  • 9 Sunny Came Home Standout 4:25
  • 10 You and the Mona Lisa 4:06
  • 11 Get Out of This House 4:16
  • 12 The Facts About Jimmy 5:24
  • 13 Whole New You 4:02
  • 14 A Matter of Minutes 5:08
  • 15 I’ll Be Back 3:41

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