All That

Released in 1993 on the independent Nor Va Jak label, 'All That' serves as the debut independent studio album by LeAnn Rimes, recorded when she was just eleven years old. Produced by her father, Wilbur Rimes, the album is a crucial historical document that predates her signing to Curb Records and her subsequent global superstardom. Sonically, the record is a sharp departure from the polished country-pop that would later define her career, instead focusing on traditional country, rockabilly, and Western swing. It features early versions of tracks that would later appear on her major-label debut, 'Blue', including the title track itself. The recording context is intimate and regional, utilizing local musicians to create a sound that is more 'Texas honky-tonk' than 'Nashville radio'. Critical reception of this specific early pressing highlights the technical mastery of Rimes' vocal breaks and her ability to channel the phrasing of idols like Patsy Cline and Judy Garland.