Released 30 years ago
The Way It Is
Valerie Carter · 1996
15 tracks · rock and roll
A soulful blend of rock and folk, rich with heartfelt lyrics and Valerie Carter's emotive vocal delivery.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Way It Is — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of acceptance and resilience, highlighted by Carter's compelling storytelling and vocal strength.
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Love Needs A Heart — This song showcases Carter's ability to blend pop sensibilities with emotional depth, creating a memorable hook that resonates with listeners.
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Into The Mystic — Carter’s rendition of this classic demonstrates her interpretative skill and brings a fresh perspective to Van Morrison's original while maintaining its spiritual essence.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Find A River
The imagery shifts from yearning for connection to finding solace in nature’s beauty.
This transition deepens the emotional landscape of the song, illustrating a movement from longing to peace that is central to the album's narrative.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Way It Is
- 2 Love Needs A Heart
- 3 That's The Way Of The World
- 4 Blessing In Disguise
- 5 Into The Mystic
- 6 Birds
- 7 I Say Amen
- 8 Who Is She (And What Is She To You)
- 9 When The Blues Comes To Call
- 10 I Wonder Why
- 11 Sea Of Stars
- 12 Whistle Down The Wind
- 13 Crazy You
- 14 Tomorrow Morning
- 15 Find A River
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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