Songs from the Road
Joanne Shaw Taylor · 2013
76 min · 27 tracks · blues
A gritty blend of blues-rock infused with soulful guitar riffs and heartfelt vocal delivery throughout.
Top tracks — play these first
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Beautifully Broken — This track highlights Taylor's emotional depth, combining raw vocal intensity with intricate guitar work that defines her style.
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Watch 'em Burn — With its powerful lyrics and driving rhythm, this song showcases Taylor's ability to fuse storytelling with strong musicality.
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Kiss the Ground Goodbye — This track stands out for its poignant lyrics and soulful delivery, encapsulating themes of loss and resilience.
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Jump That Train — The upbeat tempo and catchy hooks make this track a highlight, demonstrating Taylor's skill at blending traditional blues with contemporary sounds.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- soulful moments for reflective listening
- powerful guitar riffs for catharsis
- late-night solitude with raw emotion
- for road trip soundtracks
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek purely upbeat party vibes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in early 2013, 'Songs from the Road' was Joanne Shaw Taylor's third studio album, following her well-received 2010 album 'Almost Always Never'. By this time, she had established herself as a prominent figure in the UK blues scene, gaining attention for her powerful performances and songwriting skills.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Susan Tedeschi· Joe Bonamassa· Keb' Mo'
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Kiss the Ground Goodbye
The narrative shifts from reflection on past choices to acceptance of moving forward, revealing a deep personal transformation.
This structural pivot emphasizes a journey from regret to empowerment, showcasing Taylor's lyrical maturity.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Soul Station 5:56
- 2 Tied & Bound 6:43
- 3 Beautifully Broken 7:32
- 4 Watch 'em Burn 10:08
- 5 Diamonds in the Dirt 6:52
- 6 Manic Depression 7:38
- 7 Jealousy 7:10
- 8 Kiss the Ground Goodbye 7:27
- 9 Just Another Word 4:24
- 10 Band Introductions 0:30
- 11 Jump That Train 6:37
- 12 Going Home 5:36
Disc 2
- 1 Soul Station
- 2 Tied & Bound
- 3 Beautiful Broken
- 4 Watch 'em Burn
- 5 Diamonds In The Dirt
- 6 You Should Stay I Should Go
- 7 Almost Always Never
- 8 Jealousy
- 9 Kiss The Ground Goodbye
- 10 Just Another Word
- 11 Let It Burn
- 12 Time Has Come
- 13 Jump That Train
- 14 Lose Myself To Loving You
- 15 Going Home
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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