The Best of Nanci Griffith
Nanci Griffith · 1993
71 min · 19 tracks · country · folk
A tapestry of heartache and hope woven through folk-inflected country melodies and poignant storytelling.
Why this album works
'The Best of Nanci Griffith' reached critical acclaim, earning a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Folk Album in 1994. The album's resonant themes and Griffith's distinctive voice helped to shape the sound of contemporary folk music and influenced a generation of singer-songwriters.
- Best for
- poignant storytelling with heartache wave-like pacing with peaks reflective moments for quiet evenings
- Context
- Released in 1993, 'The Best of Nanci Griffith' compiles her most celebrated tracks up to that point, marking a commercial peak for the artist following her breakthrough with 'Lone Star State of Mind' in 1987. This compilation not only showcases her lyrical prowess but also cements her status within the Americana movement during the early '90s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- No Doubt· Madonna· Christina Aguilera· Prince· Cher· Debbie Gibson· Sparks· Harry Nilsson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Trouble in the Fields 3:21
- 2 From a Distance Standout 4:12
- 3 Speed of the Sound of Loneliness 4:21
- 4 Love at the Five and Dime Standout 7:20
- 5 Listen to the Radio 3:47
- 6 Gulf Coast Highway Standout 3:03
- 7 I Wish It Would Rain 2:41
- 8 Ford Econoline 2:12
- 9 If Wishes Were Changes 3:47
- 10 The Wing and the Wheel 3:13
- 11 Late Night Grand Hotel 3:32
- 12 From Clare to Here 5:12
- 13 It's Just Another Morning Here 4:22
- 14 Tumble and Fall 2:41
- 15 There's a Light Beyond These Woods (Mary Margaret) 4:24
- 16 Outbound Plane 2:39
- 17 Lone Star State of Mind 3:57
- 18 It's a Hard Life Wherever You Go 4:01
- 19 The Road to Aberdeen 2:55
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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