West Cross Timbers
West Cross Timbers is the second studio album by American singer-songwriter Amanda Shires. Self-published and released on January 27, 2009, the album was co-produced by Shires, David Henry, and Rod Picott. Cross Timbers is an ecological region which figured in slowing westward expansion by Americans in the 19th century. Profiling her for Lone Star Music Magazine, writer Christopher Oglesby praised Shires' songwriting and noted progression from her previous release, 2005's Being Brave.
Track listing
All songs by Amanda Shires except :- "Upon Hearing Violins" - 3:05
- "Unwanted Things" - 2:48
- "I Kept Watch Like Doves" - 2:59
- "Put Me To Bed" - 4:50
- "Mineral Wells" - 3:52
- "Angels and Acrobats" - 2:45
- "Rings and Chains" - 4:18
- "Days in Blankets" - 3:54
- "Keep Them Dogs from Barkin'" - 2:22
- "Mariann Leola" - 4:36
- "Whispering" - 3:00
Personnel
as listed on the CD digipak:Musicians
- Amanda Shires – fiddle, vocals, baritone ukulele
- David Henry – cello, pianos, organ
- Rod Picott – guitars
- Paul Slivka – bass
- Steve Byam – pedal steel
- Rich Malloy – drums and chain