The Best of Shawn Colvin
Shawn Colvin · 2010
64 min · 16 tracks · rock music
An intimate collection of poignant folk-rock melodies that highlight Colvin's lyrical depth and warm vocals.
Why this album works
This compilation album serves as a significant retrospective of Colvin's career, featuring her most beloved songs. It reached number 27 on the Billboard 200 chart and solidified her status as a key voice in contemporary folk music, influencing subsequent artists with her unique blend of storytelling and melody.
- Best for
- intimate moments of quiet reflection wave-like pacing with dynamic flow poignant melodies for emotional connection
- Context
- By the time 'The Best of Shawn Colvin' was released in 2010, Colvin had firmly established herself as a prominent figure in the folk-rock scene, following her Grammy-winning breakout album 'Steady On' from 1996. This compilation showcases her evolution as an artist and features tracks spanning over two decades, encapsulating both her commercial success and artistic growth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Katy Perry· Panic! at the Disco· Alanis Morissette· No Doubt· Prince· Taylor Swift· Christina Aguilera· Linkin Park
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Never Saw Blue Like That 4:39
- 2 In the Bleak Mid-Winter 4:02
- 3 Little Road to Bethlehem 2:53
- 4 Sunny Came Home Standout 4:25
- 5 When the Rainbow Comes 4:21
- 6 Every Little Thing (He) Does Is Magic 3:16
- 7 One Cool Remove 3:19
- 8 If These Walls Could Speak 3:03
- 9 Get Out of This House Standout 4:16
- 10 Steady On Standout 4:59
- 11 Wichita Skyline 3:40
- 12 You and the Mona Lisa 4:07
- 13 A Matter of Minutes 5:07
- 14 Now the Day Is Over 1:48
- 15 Polaroids 5:46
- 16 Shotgun Down the Avalanche 5:03
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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