Steady On: 30th Anniversary Acoustic Edition is a studio album by American folk musician Shawn Colvin, released in 2019. It is a re-recording of her 1989 debut album, Steady On.
Recording and release Colvin decided to re-record her debut album after her manager noted that Rodney Crowell had successfully recorded acoustic versions of his songs. Colvin also wanted to present the music as she originally conceived and heard it herself, recording the tracks with guitar and vocals together, live in studio. She promoted the re-release on a tour with Mary Chapin Carpenter in 2019.
Reception Linda Fahey of Folk Alley considers the re-recordings to be full of "incredibly expressive guitar backing her utterly emotive voice", which showcases the strength of the songwriting. Tim Martin of Americana UK considers this release a more "timeless setting" for the songs than the 1980s sound of production on the original release of Steady On; his review rates this album seven out of 10. A Glide Magazine review calls several tracks "exemplary, authentic jewels of Americana" that are expressed by the stripped-down re-recording. PopMatters notes that listeners "can hear the true majesty of the material and witness the full range of her formidable creative powers" on this new album.
Track listing All songs written by Shawn Colvin and John Leventhal, except where noted: "Steady On" – 5:04 "Diamond in the Rough" – 4:33 "Shotgun Down the Avalanche" – 4:54 "Stranded" (Colvin) – 4:35 "Another Long One" (Colvin) – 4:23 "Cry Like an Angel" – 4:43 "Something to Believe In" – 3:45 "The Story" – 4:08 "Ricochet in Time" (Colvin) – 3:30 "The Dead of the Night" (Colvin) – 5:00
Personnel Shawn Colvin – acoustic guitar, vocals Chris Allgood – assistant mastering Jordan Fann – art direction Emily Lazar – mastering at The Lodge, New York Jacob Sciba – recording Deidre Schoo – photography LaRon Stewart – art direction Simon Tassano – mixing at Rumiville Studio
See also List of 2019 albums
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Review from Nashville.com Interview with The Bluegrass Situation