Originally released in 1995, Emmylou's groundbreaking, Daniel Lanois–produced album. Wrecking Ball won the 1996 Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Folk Album, and was highly praised by critics worldwide. Proclaimed `a masterpiece' by Uncut, `the most daring, inventive album of Harris's career'. Mojo called it `a deeply addictive record that sounds like a window on Harris's soul,' while Rolling Stone said `the album features unvarnished, otherworldly renditions of songs written by Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Steve Earle, and other lesser-known artists.'
