Never a Long Way Home by Steff Mahan - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

Nashville-based singer/songwriter Steff Mahan's third album has the feel of diary entries set to music — in this case, modern country with a touch of Bonnie Raitt-like bluesiness. Mahan testifies to the power of renewal even as she chronicles her bittersweet longings and regrets. Tunes like “Forgive Me,” “Things I Knew About You” and “Water Under the Bridge” glance backwards with sensitivity and hard-won knowledge. Mahan combines introspection with Nashville-style storytelling, offering quick but telling vignettes in the title number and “Pray for Peace.” There are upbeat moments as well, most notably the smoldering “If I Let You Go” and the slinky “Find Yourself.” “Carnival Ride” (a sweet childhood memory) and “When I Need It Most” (a plea for understanding through the rough times) stand out among the ballads. The album gets an extra kick from Mahan’s spirited backup band, recorded in a loose, live-feeling setting. Never a Long Way Home is a song collection displaying both craft and heart, sung by an artist who wins extra points for her honesty.

1. If I Let You Go

Primary Artist: Steff Mahan; Main Performer
Composer: Steff Mahan; Composer

2. Save Yourself

Primary Artist: Steff Mahan; Main Performer
Composer: Steff Mahan
Cheley Tackett
Lisa Carver; Composer
Cheley Tackett: Steff Mahan; Other
Lisa Carver: Steff Mahan; Other

3. Can't Hurt Me Anymore

Primary Artist: Steff Mahan; Main Performer
Composer: Steff Mahan
Lisa Carver; Composer
Lisa Carver: Steff Mahan; Other

4. Never a Long Way Home

Primary Artist: Steff Mahan; Main Performer
Composer: Steff Mahan
Tammy Fowler; Composer
Tammy Fowler: Steff Mahan; Other

5. Forgive Me

Primary Artist: Steff Mahan; Main Performer
Composer: Steff Mahan; Composer

6. Carnival Ride

Primary Artist: Steff Mahan; Main Performer
Composer: Steff Mahan; Composer

7. Things I Knew About You

Primary Artist: Steff Mahan; Main Performer
Composer: Steff Mahan; Composer

8. Find Yourself

Primary Artist: Steff Mahan; Main Performer
Composer: Steff Mahan; Composer

9. Water Under the Bridge

Primary Artist: Steff Mahan; Main Performer
Composer: Steff Mahan; Composer

10. Pray for Peace

Primary Artist: Steff Mahan; Main Performer
Composer: Steff Mahan; Composer

11. Thought We Were Dancing

Primary Artist: Steff Mahan; Main Performer
Composer: Steff Mahan
Candy Cameron; Composer
Candy Cameron: Steff Mahan; Other

12. When I Need it Most

Primary Artist: Steff Mahan; Main Performer
Composer: Steff Mahan; Composer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

12 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

51 minutes and 16 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 600x600 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

No lyrics found

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Country, Singer & Songwriter

Label

Steff Mahan

Music Distribution Service

Unknown

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 3, 2009

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

707541173292