Temptation
Shelby Lynne · 1993
34 min · 10 tracks · folk music
A blend of country-inflected pop melodies and introspective lyrics enveloped in Shelby Lynne's warm, emotive vocals.
Top tracks — play these first
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Temptation — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of longing and desire, showcasing Lynne's ability to blend heartfelt storytelling with catchy melodies.
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Feelin’ Kind of Lonely Tonight — This song highlights Lynne's vocal range and emotional depth, using vivid imagery to convey a sense of isolation that resonates throughout the album.
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The Rain Might Wash Your Love Away — With its poignant lyrics and reflective tone, this track exemplifies the album's exploration of love's transience and heartache, making it a standout moment.
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I Need a Heart to Come Home To — This song combines a gentle melody with an intimate confession of vulnerability, underscoring the personal nature of Lynne's songwriting approach on the album.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo emotional flow
- intimate storytelling with heartache
- for quiet evenings
- reflective moments of longing
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced enjoyment
- seek upbeat party vibes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Temptation is Shelby Lynne’s second studio album, released after her self-titled debut in 1990. At this point in her career, she was still establishing her sound and identity within the country-pop landscape, aiming to carve out a niche beyond the mainstream expectations of her earlier work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lucinda Williams· Neko Case· Brandi Carlile
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Feelin’ Kind of Lonely Tonight
A stark shift occurs when the singer directly addresses their feelings of loneliness amidst swirling memories of a past relationship.
This direct confrontation with solitude marks a key emotional peak in the song, emphasizing vulnerability in a way that deepens the listener's connection.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Temptation 3:04
- 2 Feelin’ Kind of Lonely Tonight 3:00
- 3 Tell Me I’m Crazy 3:44
- 4 Little Unlucky at Love 3:01
- 5 Some of That True Love 2:47
- 6 The Rain Might Wash Your Love Away 4:34
- 7 Don’t Cry for Me 2:43
- 8 I Need a Heart to Come Home To 4:20
- 9 Come a Little Closer 3:15
- 10 Where Do We Go From Here 3:38
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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