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