West of Rome

by Vic Chesnutt

West of Rome cover art

Once again produced by R.E.M.'s Michael Stipe, the Athens songwriter's sophomore album expands his rustic acoustic sound with subtle, melancholic instrumentation. The intensely poignant lyricism grapples with physical disability, alcoholism, and deep emotional isolation, solidifying his reputation as a devastatingly insightful voice in modern Americana.

Genres

  • Alt-Country
  • Americana
  • Singer-Songwriter

Tracklist

  1. Latent / Blatant
  2. Bug
  3. Withering
  4. Sponge
  5. Where Were You?
  6. Lucinda Williams
  7. Florida
  8. Stupid Preoccupations
  9. Panic Pure
  10. Miss Mary
  11. Steve Willoughby
  12. West Of Rome
  13. Big Huge Valley
  14. Soggy Tongues
  15. Untitled