Released: 1989

Nick of Time

The 571st greatest album of all time

Nick of Time (1989) finds Bonnie Raitt delivering a blend of blues rock, pop rock, and Americana with a warm, rootsy production by Don Was. The album mixes spare piano-led ballads and soulful slow songs with upbeat blues-rock and slide-guitar numbers, highlighting Raitt's expressive vocals and tasteful guitar work. Standout tracks include the reflective title song, her intimate reading of "I Can't Make You Love Me", and a cover of John Hiatt's "Thing Called Love", all of which emphasize a mature, emotionally direct approach.

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