Amanda Shires – Nobody’s Girl

Album Info

Artist: Amanda Shires

Title: Nobody's Girl

Year: 2025

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Tracklist

  • 1. Intro: Invocation (1:16)
  • 2. A Way It Goes (4:44)
  • 3. Maybe I (4:21)
  • 4. The Details (4:27)
  • 5. Living (3:28)
  • 6. Lose It For A While (5:09)
  • 7. Piece Of Mind (3:52)
  • 8. Streetlights and Stars (3:52)
  • 9. Lately (3:15)
  • 10. Friend Zone (4:17)
  • 11. Strange Dreams (4:00)
  • 12. Can't Hold Your Breath (4:46)
  • 13. Not Feeling Anything (3:28)

Review

Nobody’s Girl finds Amanda Shires at a deeply introspective and emotionally candid point in her career. Released in 2025, the album was shaped in the aftermath of her divorce from Jason Isbell, and it reflects a journey of heartbreak, resilience, and self-discovery. Produced by Lawrence Rothman, the record blends sparse, haunting arrangements with Shires’ intimate vocals and expressive fiddle, giving each song a raw and immediate emotional impact.

Tracks like “A Way It Goes” and “The Details” explore the complexities of love, loss, and personal growth with poetic clarity, while “Piece of Mind” stands out as a cathartic centerpiece, capturing both sorrow and empowerment. The minimalist instrumentation — delicate strings, subtle synths, and understated percussion — allows Shires’ voice and storytelling to take center stage, drawing listeners into her world with quiet intensity.

Overall, Nobody’s Girl is a powerful statement of personal and artistic resilience. It’s an album that rewards careful listening, offering moments of vulnerability and strength that resonate long after the music ends. Shires proves herself once again as a compelling storyteller with a deeply authentic voice. - Simone