Tears, Lies, and Alibis is the eleventh studio album by Shelby Lynne, released on April 20, 2010, on Lynne's own newly founded record label,[6] Everso Records.[7]
| Tears, Lies and Alibis | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | April 20, 2010 | |||
| Recorded | 2009–2010 | |||
| Length | 37:31 | |||
| Label | Everso | |||
| Producer | Brian Harrison, Shelby Lynne | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| American Songwriter |   [1] |
| Allmusic |  [2] |
| Paste |   [3] |
| Slant Magazine | [4] |
| PopMatters | [5] |
Critical reception
editIt received generally positive reviews, with a composite review of 72 on Metacritic.[8] Thom Jurek of AllMusic said it was "produced with exquisite balance".[9]
Track listing
editAll songs written by Shelby Lynne.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Rains Came" | 2:25 |
| 2. | "Why Didn't You Call Me" | 1:39 |
| 3. | "Like a Fool" | 3:58 |
| 4. | "Alibi" | 4:25 |
| 5. | "Something to Be Said About Airstreams" | 3:53 |
| 6. | "Family Tree" | 3:45 |
| 7. | "Loser Dreamer" | 4:52 |
| 8. | "Old #7" | 3:32 |
| 9. | "Old Dog" | 5:27 |
| 10. | "Home Sweet Home" | 3:32 |
Personnel
edit- Brian Harrison − percussion
- John Jackson − Dobro, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, harmonica
- Dave Jacques − upright bass
- Mark Jordan − Hammond B-3 organ, piano
- Randy Leago − saxophone
- Shelby Lynne − acoustic guitar, electric guitar, lead vocals, background vocals
- David Hood − bass guitar
- Val McCallum − acoustic guitar, electric guitar
- Kenny Malone – drums, percussion
- Spooner Oldham – Fender Rhodes, Wurlitzer
- Bryan Owings – drums, percussion
- Ben Peeler – banjo, mandola, mandolin, Weissenborn
- Rick Reed – drums
Chart performance
editTears, Lies and Alibis peaked at #108 on the U.S. Billboard 200.[10]
| Chart (2010) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard 200 | 108 |
| U.S. Billboard Top Folk Albums | 3 |
| U.S. Billboard Top Independent Albums | 16 |
| U.S. Billboard Top Rock Albums | 36 |
References
edit- ^ Margolis, Lynne. "SHELBY LYNNE > Tears, Lies & Alibis". American Songwriter. Retrieved 30 October 2010.
- ^ Jurek, Thom. "Tears, Lies and Alibis review". Allmusic. Retrieved 30 October 2010.
- ^ Deusner, Stephen M. "Shelby Lynne: Tears, Lies & Alibis". Paste. Retrieved 30 October 2010.
- ^ Keefe, Jonathan. "Shelby Lynne: Tears, Lies, and Alibis Music Review". Slant Magazine. Retrieved 30 October 2010.
- ^ Feder, J. Lester. "Shelby Lynne: Tears, Lies, and Alibis". PopMatters. Retrieved 30 October 2010.
- ^ "Shelby Lynne's 'Tears, Lies and Alibis' is as unwavering as a stare". New York Daily News. April 27, 2010. Retrieved October 28, 2010.
- ^ "Shelby Lynne's 'Tears, Lies and Alibis'". Chicago Tribune. April 16, 2010. Retrieved October 28, 2010.
- ^ "Tears, Lies and Alibis". Metacritic. Retrieved 28 October 2010.
- ^ Jurek, Thom. "Tears, Lies and Alibis review". Allmusic. Retrieved 28 October 2010.
- ^ "Chart listing for Tears, Lies and Alibis". Billboard. Retrieved 30 October 2010.