Dixie Chicks – Taking The Long Way (CD, 2006, Open Wide/Columbia 82876 80739 2, US Sony DADC)

Why This CD Matters
Taking The Long Way marked a major creative shift for the Dixie Chicks, with the group sharing songwriting credits throughout an album produced by Rick Rubin. The album includes “The Long Way Around,” “Easy Silence,” and “Not Ready To Make Nice,” and features contributors including Mike Campbell, Benmont Tench, Bonnie Raitt, Keb' Mo', John Mayer, and Chad Smith. Taking The Long Way won five Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year, while “Not Ready To Make Nice” received Record of the Year and Song of the Year.

Collector Note
This 2006 U.S. Open Wide/Columbia edition carries catalog number 82876 80739 2 and the 14-track original album program. The disc was glass mastered at Sony DADC in Terre Haute under identifier CTDP-145650 and pressed by Sony DADC in Pitman. Richard Dodd mixed and mastered the album, which was recorded primarily at Sunset Sound and The Village Recorder.

Availability
Single copy available—once it's gone, it's gone.

Condition & Details
CD: VG+
Case: VG+
Booklet: VG+

Technical Details
Format: CD, Album
Label: Open Wide / Columbia – 82876 80739 2
Country: US
Released: May 23, 2006
Genre: Rock, Folk, World & Country
Style: Country Rock, Acoustic

Matrix / Runout
Not specified

Tracklist
The Long Way Around 4:33
Easy Silence 4:02
Not Ready To Make Nice 3:58
Everybody Knows 4:18
Bitter End 4:38
Lullaby 5:51
Lubbock Or Leave It 3:54
Silent House 5:23
Favorite Year 4:29
Voice Inside My Head 5:52
I Like It 4:34
Baby Hold On 5:04
So Hard 4:27
I Hope 5:25

Shipping & Handling
Cleaned with alcohol swabs.
Shipped in protective CD bags.
Cracked cases replaced before shipping.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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