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Stones in the Road

Mary Chapin Carpenter · 1994

71 min · 17 tracks · country · folk

Intimate storytelling unfolds over lush arrangements, blending country and folk influences with heartfelt lyricism.

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1994, 'Stones in the Road' was Mary Chapin Carpenter's fourth studio album, following her breakthrough record 'Come On Come On'. At this point in her career, Carpenter had already established herself as a prominent voice in country music, known for her poignant songwriting and crossover appeal.

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Why Walk When You Can Fly 3:33
  • 2 House of Cards 3:45
  • 3 Stones in the Road 4:33
  • 4 A Keeper for Every Flame 3:47
  • 5 Tender When I Want to Be 2:55
  • 6 Shut Up and Kiss Me 3:43
  • 7 The Last Word 3:37
  • 8 The End of My Pirate Days 5:02
  • 9 John Doe No.24 5:46
  • 10 Jubilee 4:37
  • 11 Outside Looking In 4:43
  • 12 Where Time Stands Still 3:41
  • 13 This Is Love 6:13

Disc 2

  • 1 Hometown Girl 4:53
  • 2 This Shirt 3:50
  • 3 Down at the Twist and Shout 3:23
  • 4 I Feel Lucky 3:32

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