Up Against My Heart
Patty Loveless · 1991
31 min · 10 tracks · country · folk
A heartfelt blend of traditional country sounds and emotive storytelling that resonates deeply with personal experience.
Why this album works
This album solidified Loveless's place in the country music scene, featuring singles that received significant radio play and critical acclaim. Notably, 'Jealous Bone' reached the Top 10 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, showcasing her growing popularity and the album's impact on the genre during the early '90s.
- Best for
- steady emotional storytelling flow heartfelt reflections on love short tracks for quick listens
- Context
- In 1991, Patty Loveless released 'Up Against My Heart' as her third studio album, following her self-titled debut in 1989 and the breakthrough success of 'Honky Tonk Angels' in 1990. At this point, she was establishing herself as a prominent voice in country music, moving towards a more mature sound that would define her career.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Madonna· Prince· Christina Aguilera· Ricky Martin· Sparks· Alanis Morissette· Debbie Gibson· No Doubt
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Jealous Bone Standout 3:21
- 2 Nobody Loves You Like I Do Standout 2:55
- 3 I Already Miss You (Like You're Already Gone) 3:42
- 4 Hurt Me Bad (In a Real Good Way) Standout 3:02
- 5 If You Don't Want Me 3:14
- 6 I Came Straight to You 2:41
- 7 If It's the Last Thing I Do 3:33
- 8 Can't Stop Myself From Loving You 3:25
- 9 Waitin' for the Phone to Ring 2:42
- 10 God Will 2:52
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