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The Dust Bowl Symphony

Nanci Griffith · 1999

53 min · 14 tracks · country · folk

A melodic tapestry of folk-infused country narratives woven with poignant storytelling and rich emotional depth.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady narrative flow throughout
  • poignant storytelling with depth
  • reflective moments for quiet thinking
  • melodic interludes for peaceful listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy tracks
  • prefer standalone singles

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1999, Nanci Griffith was exploring new artistic directions after her commercial peak in the early '90s with 'Other Voices, Other Rooms.' This album marked a return to her roots, combining traditional folk elements with personal and historical themes. It also followed her participation in various tribute projects which deepened her connection to classic American music.
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Tracklist

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

  • 1 Trouble in the Fields 4:37
  • 2 The Wing and the Wheel 4:58
  • 3 These Days in an Open Book 3:31
  • 4 Love at the Five and Dime 4:54
  • 5 It's a Hard Life Wherever You Go 4:22
  • 6 Late Night Grande Hotel 2:49
  • 7 Tell Me How 3:03
  • 8 Not My Way Home 4:28
  • 9 1937 Pre-War Kimball 4:10
  • 10 Waiting for Love 3:35
  • 11 Nobody's Angel 3:51
  • 12 Always Will 2:53
  • 13 Drops From the Faucet 3:52
  • 14 Dust Bowl (reprise) 2:20

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