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Essence is the sixth studio album by American singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams, released on June 5, 2001. The album is known for its introspective and emotionally raw songwriting, showcasing Lucinda Williams' distinctive blend of country, folk, and rock music.
"Essence" delves into themes of love, desire, longing, and self-discovery, with Williams' evocative vocals and poetic lyrics at the forefront. The album's stripped-down and atmospheric production enhances the emotional impact of the songs.
"Essence" received critical acclaim for its artistry and earned Lucinda Williams a Grammy Award for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance for the track "Get Right with God." However, in terms of commercial success on the Billboard charts, it did not achieve significant chart positions compared to some of her other albums.
The album peaked at number 28 on the Billboard Top Internet Albums chart and reached number 124 on the Billboard 200 chart.
Tracklist
| 1 | Lonely Girls | 4:03 | |
| 2 | Steal Your Love | 3:17 | |
| 3 | I Envy The Wind | 3:16 | |
| 4 | Blue | 3:56 | |
| 5 | Out Of Touch | 5:31 | |
| 6 | Are You Down | 5:29 | |
| 7 | Essence | 5:54 | |
| 8 | Reason To Cry | 3:44 | |
| 9 | Get Right With God | 4:20 | |
| 10 | Bus To Baton Rouge | 5:54 | |
| 11 | Broken Butterflies | 5:41 |