"Originally released in 2002, Simple Life is Jennings armed only with an acoustic guitar and some stories to tell. A raw and emotional album, it ranks among his best. ""Jennings is, first and foremost a fantastic storyteller, here condensing brief narratives into sweet, intimate vignettes which hint that a simple life can often be anything but."" - All Music" Hospitals and Jails, Isabel, Lilacs, Simple Life, Summer Dress, Little Details, Isabella Part II, In My Grave, Family Tree, Ain't Gonna Die, Amphetamine Girl, 12/8 Time, Rebecca Deville