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, released in 1996 (see

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) on the indie label Latitude Records, then later

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. The album was produced by guitarist Ken Myhr, who previously worked with such artists as

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and

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. Although a novice songwriter, Doyle co-wrote many songs on the album, some with Myhr, and others with

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, David Gray, and Anne Bourne.(April 1996). "Luck lends its hand to Damhnait Doyle", ''Words & Music'' 3 (4): 5. Doyle said in interviews that her home province of

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had a major influence: "Newfoundland has a lot to do with where my writing comes from and also the kind of person I am, my values and how I assert myself. It ties in with nature, the sea, folklore tales and the people surrounding me." Music critics compared her vocal style to that of

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, with one critic noting the album "fits nicely between ethereal Sarah McLachlan and angry

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." The album charted on ''

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chart. Critic Greg Burliuk of the ''

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'' named it one of his top-ten favourite albums of the year, referring to Doyle as "the latest musical treasure from Newfoundland". Following the album's success, she was nominated for a

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in 1997 for Best New Solo Artist. She also received five

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nominations related to the album, but won none.Bliss, Karen (May–June 2003). "Damhnait Doyle", ''

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'' 25 (3): 38.

Track listing

#"A List of Things" (3:15) #"Nothing Like the Truth" (3:45) #"Las Vegas" (4:50) #"Mystery to Me" (3:02) #"Signal Hill" (4:07) #"Shoreline" (5:17) #"Whatever You Need" (3:07) #"Sunday Mornings" (3:13) #"Why" (3:38) #"Jumping the Shadows" (2:59) #"Please, Please Call" (3:48) #"As I Roved Out" (5:05)

References

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