Blessed

Two decades into her career, the singer-songwriter continues to evolve, but here she struggles to transcend cliché.

In 2007, Lucinda Williams released West, which sounded like the work of an artist deep in the act of mourning some unfathomable loss. Though not one of her strongest efforts, it’s one of her most sustained, creating a dark mood and seeing it through to the end. Williams’ latest, Blessed, plays like a more varied (and…

Back in 1980, when she was just starting to find herself as a songwriter and singer, Williams chose to title her second…

Check out our album review of Artist's Blessed on Rolling Stone.com.

From its cover in, Lucinda Williams' Blessed stands out.

Blessed finds Lucinda Williams remembering that she’s supposed to be one of America’s greatest songwriters.

Blessed by Lucinda Williams has fine songwriting, sultry vocals and brooding guitars.