Soft Talk cover

Soft Talk

Shelby Lynne · 1991

35 min · 10 tracks · folk

A tender collection of emotive ballads woven with folk and pop sensibilities that exude warmth and introspection.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for quiet moments
  • introspective reflections on love
  • warm melodies for cozy evenings
  • emotive ballads for personal connection

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of high-energy tracks
  • prefer standalone singles over albums

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1991, 'Soft Talk' was Shelby Lynne's second studio album, coming after her self-titled debut in 1990. At this point in her career, she was still establishing her presence in the country and pop music scenes, seeking to carve out a distinct identity while transitioning from her initial sound.
Stylistic neighbors
Lucinda Williams· Neko Case· Brandi Carlile

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Don't Cross Your Heart 2:57
  • 2 I've Learned to Love 3:53
  • 3 Alive and Well 3:22
  • 4 A Lighter Shade of Blue 3:49
  • 5 It Must Be You 3:09
  • 6 You Can't Break a Broken Heart 3:15
  • 7 Soft Talk 3:40
  • 8 The Very First Lasting Love 3:36
  • 9 Stop Me 3:44
  • 10 It Might Be Me 4:22

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