Appalachian Blues

Appalachian Blues
Studio album by
Stella Parton
ReleasedJanuary 19, 2001 [1]
Recorded2000
GenreCountry, gospel
LabelRaptor Records
Stella Parton chronology
Anthology
(1998) 		Appalachian Blues
(2001) 		Appalachian Gospel
(2003)

Appalachian Blues is the fifth studio album by singer Stella Parton. It is a plaintive collection of songs which combine country with hints of blues, gospel and folk. This album displays Parton's unique vocal styling plus her creative songwriting.[2]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Entertainment WeeklyB[3]

Alanna Nash, writing for Entertainment Weekly, praised the album, describing it as a "disarmingly sweet set of songs". She also noted the "uncluttered mountain arrangements" and the fact that Stella Parton wrote many of the songs herself.[3]

Tracks

  1. "Up In The Hollar" – 3:49
  2. "Child Of My Body" – 2:58
  3. "Lover's Dream" – 2:57
  4. "Wayfaring Stranger" – 3:45
  5. "The Missing Part" – 3:43
  6. "I'll Think About Shadows" – 3:08
  7. "I'll Draw From The Well" – 4:12
  8. "One Honest Love" – 2:58
  9. "Songbird's Heart" – 2:53
  10. "Satisfied Mind" – 4:17

References

  1. ^ "Appalachian Blues: Stella Parton: Music". Amazon.com. Retrieved January 14, 2012.
  2. ^ "Buy Indie Music | Music Download Store | CDs and MP3s". CD Baby. November 11, 2011. Retrieved January 14, 2012.
  3. ^ a b Nash, Alanna (May 11, 2001). "Music: Stella – Appalachian Blues". Entertainment Weekly. No. 595. New York. p. 80.


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