Appalachian Blues


Appalachian Blues is the fifth studio album by singer Stella Parton. It is a plaintive collection of songs which combine country with hints of blues, gospel and folk. This album displays Parton's unique vocal styling plus her creative songwriting.

Critical reception

Alanna Nash, writing for Entertainment Weekly, praised the album, describing it as a "disarmingly sweet set of songs". She also noted the "uncluttered mountain arrangements" and the fact that Stella Parton wrote many of the songs herself.

Tracks

  1. "Up In The Hollar" – 3:49
  2. "Child Of My Body" – 2:58
  3. "Lover's Dream" – 2:57
  4. "Wayfaring Stranger" – 3:45
  5. "The Missing Part" – 3:43
  6. "I'll Think About Shadows" – 3:08
  7. "I'll Draw From The Well" – 4:12
  8. "One Honest Love" – 2:58
  9. "Songbird's Heart" – 2:53
  10. "Satisfied Mind" – 4:17