The Austin Sessions (Edwin McCain album)

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The Austin Sessions
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Studio album by
ReleasedFebruary 23, 2003
Genre Alternative rock
Length56:24
Label ATC Records
Producer Greg Archilla et al.
Edwin McCain chronology
Far From Over
(2001)
The Austin Sessions
(2003)
Scream & Whisper
(2004)
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Edwin McCain's The Austin Sessions was his fifth album overall, but the first released after his split with longtime label Lava Records. ATC Records issued this album, which was recorded at Arlin Studios in Austin, Texas and Seventeen Grand Studios in Nashville, Tennessee. Sessions is completely acoustic, with a mix of new material, "fan favorites", and selected covers that he often plays at live shows.

Contents

Track listing

  1. "Let It Slide" (Larry Chaney, Phillip Lamonds, McCain, Pete Riley) - 3:21
  2. "Go Be Young" (McCain) - 5:17
  3. "I Want It All" (McCain, Wendell Mobley, Neil Thrasher) - 4:08
  4. "Little Girls" (Chaney, Lamonds, McCain, Riley) - 3:51
  5. "Sorry to a Friend" (McCain) - 5:49
  6. "Popcorn Box" (Jeff Armstrong, Eric Hamilton) - 5:40
  7. "No Choice" (Buddy Mondlock) - 3:53
  8. "Ghosts of Jackson Square" (McCain) - 5:05
  9. "Island Song" (Bruce Crichton) - 4:06
  10. "Wino's Lullabye" (McCain) - 4:10
  11. "Romeo and Juliet" (Mark Knopfler) - 7:34
  12. "Beautiful Day" (McCain, Riley) - 3:30

Personnel

Charts

Chart (2003)Peak
position
US Top Independent Albums17
US Top Internet Albums285

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