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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.

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.

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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