Originally released on May 11, 2004, by Signature Sounds, Bittertown is the fourth studio album by acclaimed singer-songwriter Lori McKenna. The album serves as a masterful exploration of small-town domesticity, capturing the quiet complexities of everyday life in her hometown of Stoughton, Massachusetts. Following widespread critical acclaim and championing by artists like Faith Hill—who covered "Stealing Kisses" and "If You Ask" on her multi-platinum album Fireflies—the record was re-released by Warner Bros. Records in 2005. Produced by Lorne Entress, the project marked a significant shift from McKenna's earlier acoustic recordings to a richer, full-band Americana sound, blending folk intimacy with country-rock sensibilities. Tracklist # Title Length 1 Bible Song 3:48 2 Mr. Sunshine 4:03 3 One Man 4:37 4 Four 3:50 5 Lone Star 4:11 6 Stealing Kisses 4:24 7 If You Ask 4:29 8 Monday Afternoon 3:04 9 The Ledge 3:40 10 My Sweetheart 4:05 11 Cowardly Lion 3:38 12 Silver Bus 4:00 13 One Kiss Goodnight 4:19
