Yes I Am
Melissa Etheridge · 1993
44 min · 10 tracks · folk rock
Melissa Etheridge's raw vocals blend with heartfelt melodies, creating an intimate and empowering folk-rock experience.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- intimate, personal storytelling emotional vocal performances reflective late-night listening
- Context
- Released on September 21, 1993, 'Yes I Am' was Etheridge's fourth studio album and marked her breakthrough into mainstream success. Following the critical acclaim of her earlier works, this album solidified her position as a leading voice in rock music during the early '90s.
- If you like
- folk rock
Yes I Am is an album by Melissa Etheridge, released in 1993. Melissa Etheridge's raw vocals blend with heartfelt melodies, creating an intimate and empowering folk-rock experience. 'Yes I Am' is notable for its commercial success, reaching No. 15 on the Billboard 200 and receiving a Grammy nomination for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance. The album's themes of love and identity resonated widely, contributing to a growing visibility of LGBTQ+ artists in popular music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Yes I Am sound like?
Melissa Etheridge's raw vocals blend with heartfelt melodies, creating an intimate and empowering folk-rock experience. Rooted in folk rock.
What makes Yes I Am by Melissa Etheridge notable?
'Yes I Am' is notable for its commercial success, reaching No. 15 on the Billboard 200 and receiving a Grammy nomination for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance. The album's themes of love and identity resonated widely, contributing to a growing visibility of LGBTQ+ artists in popular music. Released on September 21, 1993, 'Yes I Am' was Etheridge's fourth studio album and marked her breakthrough into mainstream success. Following the critical acclaim of her earlier works, this album solidified her position as a leading voice in rock music during the early '90s.
Who is Yes I Am for?
Yes I Am works well if you're into intimate, personal storytelling, emotional vocal performances and reflective late-night listening.
How many songs are on Yes I Am?
Yes I Am has 10 tracks, running approximately 44 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I'm the Only One Standout 4:54
- 2 If I Wanted To 3:55
- 3 Come to My Window Standout 3:57
- 4 Silent Legacy 5:23
- 5 I Will Never Be the Same 4:40
- 6 All American Girl 4:05
- 7 Yes I Am Standout 4:23
- 8 Resist 2:58
- 9 Ruins 4:53
- 10 Talking to My Angel 4:48
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