Kathy Mattea - The Innocent Years (2000)

A brisk song with tempo and lyrical substance, "Trouble With Angels" is one of only two songs on this 11th studio release from Mattea that isn't a ballad. Written and recorded during a time when she was facing the declining health of her father, much of the music on The Innocent Years is about the tender mercies of life: love, family relationships, faith in God, perseverance, commitment, and growing old. Most notably poignant is "That's the Deal," a tribute to her father and the health struggles he's recently faced. The album gets high marks for vocal collaborations with the likes of Suzy Bogguss, Alison Krauss, and pop singer Graham Nash. And the album's bonus track, "BFD," a crowd favorite in her live shows, ends the album on a playful note.

Tracks:

01. Kathy Mattea - The Innocent Years (03:56)
02. Kathy Mattea - Trouble With Angels (04:36)
03. Kathy Mattea - Why Can't We (04:12)
04. Kathy Mattea - Prove That By Me (04:57)
05. Kathy Mattea - Callin' My Name (04:06)
06. Kathy Mattea - Out Of The Blue (03:16)
07. Kathy Mattea - I Have Always Loved You (04:29)
08. Kathy Mattea - (Love Is) My Last Word (03:59)
09. Kathy Mattea - Trust Me (04:54)
10. Kathy Mattea - That's The Deal (03:55)
11. Kathy Mattea - The Innocent Years (Reprise) (01:02)
12. Kathy Mattea - BFD (03:13)