Original Soundtrack - Grace of My Heart

Primary Artist
Original Soundtrack
Album Title
Grace of My Heart
Release Date
September, 1996 
Time
56:58 
Review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine
Allison Anders' film Grace Of My Heart told the story of a female songwriter whose career closely resembled that of Carole King's. The film followed her as she worked her way through the Brill Building before going out west to fall in love with a tortured leader of a surf-rock band (a thinly veiled Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys), and then establishing herself as a solo artist with an album that recalled Tapestry. In order to make the film work, Anders need a collection of new songs that not only recalled classic '60s pop, but also were convincing as hit singles. Read More