State of the Heart

by Mary Chapin Carpenter

State of the Heart cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 5 June 1989
  • Label: Columbia
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 38:21
  • Community rating: 3.7/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Expanding her acoustic folk origins, the acclaimed songwriter achieves mainstream country success with this deeply literate, roots-oriented release. The album flawlessly balances radio-friendly production with her sharply observant, emotionally rich storytelling.

Genres

Descriptors: Folk, folk, acoustic, female-vocals, ballad, melodic

Tracklist

  1. How Do (2:09)
  2. Something Of A Dreamer (2:56)
  3. Never Had It So Good (4:04)
  4. Read My Lips (3:05)
  5. This Shirt (3:48)
  6. Quittin' Time (3:52)
  7. Down In Mary's Land (2:27)
  8. Goodbye Again (4:47)
  9. Too Tired (2:28)
  10. Slow Country Dance (4:00)
  11. It Don't Bring You (4:45)

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