Memory Man is a studio album by the American singer-songwriter, Shelby Lynne, released in 1995 on the Morgan Creek Records label. It is Lynne's fifth studio album.
The album represents a shift in Lynne's musical direction, moving away from her earlier, more traditional country sound toward a more alternative country/Americana style. Memory Man showcases a more introspective and personal songwriting approach.
While the album received generally positive reviews from critics and is considered a pivotal work in Lynne's career, it was not a commercial success at the time of its release. Morgan Creek Records folded shortly thereafter, further limiting its distribution. However, Memory Man is now considered a cult classic and a significant turning point in Lynne's discography, paving the way for her critically acclaimed and commercially successful album I Am Shelby Lynne in 2000. The album explores themes of love, loss, and personal reflection, and is known for its raw and honest lyrical content.
