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The Way I'm Livin'

Lee Ann Womack · 2014

52 min · 15 tracks · folk · Americana · neotraditional country

A raw blend of Americana and country, steeped in heartfelt storytelling and traditional instrumentation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for reflection
  • heartfelt storytelling throughout
  • gradual resolution of themes
  • for evening introspection
  • raw emotion in every track

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer upbeat, fast tempos
  • seek instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
When 'The Way I'm Livin'' was released in September 2014, Lee Ann Womack was experiencing a significant artistic reinvention after a hiatus since her last studio album in 2008. This album marked her return to the rootsy sound that initially garnered her acclaim, showcasing a deliberate shift towards more personal and introspective songwriting.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Prelude: Fly 2:31
  • 2 All His Saints 3:22
  • 3 Chances Are 3:41
  • 4 The Way I’m Livin’ 3:43
  • 5 Send It on Down 4:06
  • 6 Don’t Listen to the Wind 4:00
  • 7 Same Kind of Different 2:55
  • 8 Out on the Weekend 4:34
  • 9 Nightwind 3:34
  • 10 Sleeping With the Devil 3:18
  • 11 Not Forgotten You 3:19
  • 12 Tomorrow Night in Baltimore 3:23
  • 13 When I Come Around 3:55
  • 14 Satisfied Mind 3:29
  • 15 Cup of Loneliness 2:18

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