The Silvertone Years is a retrospective album that covers the music of the legendary blues/roots artist J.J. Cale during his time on the Silvertone label. The album gives an overview of his work from 1989 till 1992. The compilation goes back to a period where Cale worked with less musicians compared to the early 1980s, but still maintained his signature sound of blues and country in a laidback manner. The Silvertone Years provides an interesting overview of Cale’s musical output and shows his ability to create timeless music.

Side A
1. Hold on Baby
2. Artificial Paradise
3. Lean On Me
4. Lonesome Train
5. Tijuana
6. That Kind of Thing

Side B
1. Shanghaid
2. River Boat Song
3. No Time
4. Who’s Talking
5. Shady Grove
6. New Orleans

Side C
1. Lady Luck
2. She’s In Love
3. Passion
4. Take Out Some Insurance
5. Jailer
6. Change Your Mind
7. Feeling In Love

Side D
1. Humdinger
2. Traces
3. Roll On Mama
4. Low Rider
5. Disadvantage
6. End Of The Line