It was recorded at various studios throughout New York City and the United Kingdom and was produced by Edward Haber (alongside Linda's son Teddy on certain tracks).

The album consists of originals written by Linda and other members of the Thompson family, alongside two covers.

Much like her previous album Fashionably Late (2002), Versatile Heart did not find much commercial success but received positive reviews from critics.

[3] AllMusic called Versatile Heart a "stunning collection of ballads" and praised Linda's "ability to imbue songs of remorse, loss, and frustrated desire with a soulful beauty and an implied state of grace".

[1] "Stay Bright" "Versatile Heart" "The Way I Love You" "Beauty" "Katy Cruel" "Nice Cars" "Do Your Best for Rock 'n Roll" "Day After Tomorrow" "Blue & Gold" "Give Me a Sad Song" "Go Home" "Whisky, Bob Copper and Me" "Stay Bright"