Shooting Straight in the Dark
Mary Chapin Carpenter · 1990
42 min · 11 tracks · country · folk
A blend of reflective storytelling and melodic hooks wrapped in country and folk influences.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective journey
- melodic storytelling for quiet moments
- for evening relaxation
- casual sing-alongs with friends
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy tracks
- prefer instant gratification songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Shooting Straight in the Dark' was released in 1990, Mary Chapin Carpenter was establishing herself as a prominent voice in country music, following her successful debut album. This record arrived shortly after her breakthrough with 'State of the Heart' (1989), showcasing her evolution as a songwriter and performer during a pivotal moment in her career.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nanci Griffith· Lucinda Williams· Patty Griffin
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Going Out Tonight 3:17
- 2 Right Now 2:36
- 3 The More Things Change 3:56
- 4 When She’s Gone 5:04
- 5 Middle Ground 3:51
- 6 Can’t Take Love for Granted 4:00
- 7 Down at the Twist and Shout 3:20
- 8 Halley Came to Jackson 3:10
- 9 What You Didn’t Say 4:37
- 10 You Win Again 4:00
- 11 The Moon and St. Christopher 4:21
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