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Lucinda Williams
The 631st greatest album of all time
Lucinda Williams (1988) is a self-titled album that blends alternative country, roots rock, and country with spare, rock-tinged arrangements and plainspoken, emotionally direct songwriting. Williams's gravelly vocal delivery and economical lyrics move between country ballads and more urgent, bluesy numbers; the record includes songs such as "Passionate Kisses" and "I Just Wanted to See You So Bad" that showcase her talent for compact, narrative-driven songs. The album is an early example of the alt country and Americana direction she continued to develop in later work.
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