Has the world Gone Wrong? Lucinda Williams apparently thinks so, but she should be more concerned about righting her music. The decrepit voice can be forgiven; it fits the old-timey genres she embraces; but these songs leave a lot to be desired in the way of vocal melody. It’s odd to feature Brittney Spencer on the first two, but the guest singers at least add some harmony to the blandness.
my rating : 2 of 5
2026
2026
Lucinda Williams may, at almost 70 years old, technically be a deplorable singer; she sounds like a homeless drunkard; but that’s just what a song like this needs. It’s the main theme from Lost Girls; a Netflix movie about the disappearance of Shannan Gilbert. Williams takes on the role of Amy Ryan as Mari Gilbert; Shannon’s mother.
“I’ll look for you on every corner and every street I look down,” she laments, “I will never give up hoping that one day you will be found.” It’s a sad and solemn affair, but, despite her weary disposition and singing voice, the main vocal melody stands strong. The song is especially poignant considering it’s based on a true (crime) story.
my rating : 4 of 5
2020
2020
2020
1998