Soul's Core

Released in 1998, Soul's Core is Shawn Mullins's album that blends folk and soft rock with singer-songwriter storytelling. The songs pair warm acoustic guitar and understated band arrangements with Mullins's conversational vocal delivery, moving between intimate folk ballads and more radio-friendly soft rock numbers; it includes the well-known single "Lullaby," which expanded his audience. The album's lyrical focus is on relationships and personal reflection, presented with Americana and roots influences.