Shelby Lynne – Shelby Lynne (2020)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/44,1 kHz | Time – 47:01 minutes | 472 MB | Genre: Folk
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Everso Records
With her first solo album in five years, Shelby Lynne has put a hint right in the title that it could be her most intimately honest. Out April 17th, Shelby Lynne is prefaced by the release today of “Here I Am,” a stark but hopeful piano ballad accentuated by Lynne’s achingly intense, vulnerable delivery.
“If you get lost I’m strong enough to come and find you,” Lynne sings, “If you forget about me I’ll stay here to tell you that I know … it’s hard to dream in the light of day, it’s hard to hide from what they say, and I know deep in my heart you will pray you will find me.”
The recording of the forthcoming LP was inspired in part by Lynne’s collaboration with lyricist-director-screenwriter Cynthia Mort on the as-yet-unreleased independent film When We Kill the Creators, in which Lynne appears. More than half of the album’s 11 new songs were recorded during the filming, harnessing the profoundly intimate nature of those performances, including “Here I Am,” which was captured with a piano and a single microphone.
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Shelby Lynne & Allison Moorer – Not Dark Yet (2017)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/48 kHz | Time – 37:18 minutes | 434 MB | Genre: Country
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Silver Cross Records
Altogether, both sisters released around twenty records and had a few concerts arm in arm, but Shelby Lynne and Allison Moorer had actually never worked together on one single album. This is now a done deal with Not Dark Yet, an album almost entirely made of covers. A way for these two legendary soul-soaked voices of contemporary country music to further highlight eclecticism in their tastes. Indeed, unadulterated country music (Merle Haggard, The Louvin Brothers, Jessi Colter) here rubs shoulders with rock (Nirvana, The Killers, Nick Cave) and the greatest songwriters (Bob Dylan, Townes Van Zandt), as the album closes with a beautiful song written by both of them, Is It Too Much. We slalom with sincere pleasure between duets recorded during the summer of 2016 in Los Angeles and produced by Teddy Thompson. And while these interpretations won’t alter the face of the earth, their solid production reminds us of these two woman’s vocal level. Supported by some serious studio sharks such as the great Doug Pettibone on guitar and Benmont Tench on keyboards, Shelby Lynne and Allison Moorer have brought out a very pleasant record.
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Shelby Lynne – Just A Little Lovin’ (2008) [APO Remaster 2012]
PS3 Rip | ISO | SACD DSD64 Stereo > 1-bit/2.8224 MHz | 39:19 minutes | Scans included | 1,7 GB
or FLAC 2.0 Stereo (converted with foobar2000 to tracks) 24bit/88,2 kHz | Scans included | 839 MB
Shelby Lynne has followed her own sometimes reckless, always adventuresome muse throughout her career. Just a Little Lovin’ is her personal homage to the late, legendary Dusty Springfield. Nine of its ten cuts are inextricably linked to the late British vocalist whose sway Lynne came under years ago, but a chance conversation with Barry Manilow — of all people — led to the making of this record. Lynne doesn’t attempt to sound like Springfield. She uses her own phrasing and rhythmic sensibility.
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Shelby Lynne – I Can’t Imagine (2015)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 40:50 minutes | 901 MB | Genre: Country, Americana, Folk
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © New Rounder
I Can’t Imagine, Shelby Lynne’s 13th full-length album and first for Rounder Records, is the most beautifully crafted and intensely affecting set of songs since her landmark I Am Shelby Lynne in 2000. It starts, as always, with that voice. Two parts Alabama sunshine; one part Memphis rainstorm, it’s one of the most gorgeous sounding instruments in all of popular music. Comprising 10 new songs written or co-written by the GRAMMY winning singer-songwriter, I Can’t Imagine is powered by Lynne’s lustrous, virtuosic vocal performance, indelible, sparkling songwriting, and the sympathetic, versatile playing of a top-flight band, led by guitarist Ben Peeler. The songs themselves reflect a panoply of Lynne’s influences from Southern soul, Crescent City R&B, and California country & western to the ardent social consciousness of precursors like Woody Guthrie and even the roots ‘n blues vocalizing of Billie Holiday all brought into clear focus by Lynne’s keen, sophisticated pop sensibility. An artist in full creative command, Shelby Lynne’s I Can’t Imagine is an inspired work of purity and depth – sure to be one of 2015’s most essential recordings.
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Shelby Lynne – Just A Little Lovin’ (2007/2014)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/192 kHz | Time – 39:31 minutes | 1,74 GB | Genre: Pop
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Lost Highway Records
Shelby Lynne has followed her own sometimes reckless, always adventuresome muse throughout her career. Just a Little Lovin’ is her personal homage to the late, legendary Dusty Springfield. Nine of its ten cuts are inextricably linked to the late British vocalist whose sway Lynne came under years ago, but a chance conversation with Barry Manilow – of all people – led to the making of this record. Lynne doesn’t attempt to sound like Springfield. She uses her own phrasing and rhythmic sensibility. Four cuts here come from the Dusty in Memphis period, as well as the title track to The Look of Love and some of her mid-’60s British hits that were not released in America. All these songs, with the exception of the self-penned “Pretend,” were recorded by Springfield. The album was recorded in the Capitol Records studio with Frank Sinatra’s microphone and producer Phil Ramone. Lynne’s aesthetic sense serves her well: most singers automatically shoot for “Son of a Preacher Man,” but Lynne steers clear. She does, however, tackle some truly monolithic Springfield hits: “Just a Little Lovin’,” “Breakfast in Bed,” “Willie and Laura Mae Jones,” and “I Don’t Want to Hear It Anymore.” Lynne’s readings are close, intimate. They’re understated but more direct. Ramone used a small quartet in guitarist Dean Parks, keyboardist Rob Mathes, drummer Gregg Field, and bassist Kevin Axt to give her that edge. Lynne’s delivery takes these songs straight to the listener’s belly. The taut but easy sensuality in her voice adds a very different dimension to them.
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Shelby Lynne – Just A Little Lovin’ (2008/2012) [OFFICIAL DIGITAL DOWNLOAD DSF STEREO DSD64/2.82MHZ]
Shelby Lynne – Just A Little Lovin’ (2008/2012)
DSF Stereo DSD64/2.82MHz | Time – 00:39:03 minutes | 1,55 GB | Genre: Jazz, Pop
Official Digital Download – Source: AcousticSounds | © Lost Highway
Recorded: Capitol Studio A, Los Angeles, January 2007
Cover art not and liner notes included
One of the most incredible sounding albums we’ve ever heard. It’s exactly what audiophiles dream about. A mixture of great music, great performances and a great recording – all with air to breathe. Show-stopping sound!
“There’s nothing we’ve offered that I’m more excited about and that I’m more confident will just blow people away.” – Chad Kassem, Acoustic Sounds, Inc. CEO
Mastered by Doug Sax
“For those of you without a turntable, it’s arguable that the sound quality of the LP and this high-res edition are its main selling points. … it’s a sincere homage to one of the greatest vocalists of the 20th Century, and it works even for those who don’t know Dusty’s definitive versions. Exquisite stuff, including the lone original track, ‘Pretend.'” — Ken Kessler,Hi-Fi News, November 2012 (more…)
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