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In the 16 years since her brilliant breakthrough I Am Shelby Lynne, the 46-year-old singer/songwriter has followed a fiercely independent path, making albums that are inspired, but nowhere nearly as accessible as I Am.

Perhaps inspired by an excellent (and well worth hearing) reissue of that album last fall, Lynne has released I Cant Imagine, her first for a large label since 2008.

Its also Lynnes strongest collection of songs in years and shows off her range with classic country, Dusty Springfield-esque soul and bluesy rock. Cult act Ron Sexsmith co-wrote the two best songs (Love Is Strong, Be in the Now) which suggests a full album of collaborations between the two would be tough to beat.