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.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Katy Perry· Panic! at the Disco· Alanis Morissette· No Doubt· Prince· Taylor Swift· Christina Aguilera· Linkin Park
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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