10 Song Demo cover

Released 30 years ago

10 Song Demo

Rosanne Cash · 1996

35 min · 11 tracks · country · folk

Intimate storytelling blends with folk-inflected melodies, revealing deep emotional currents beneath Cash's reflective vocals.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • intimate storytelling with warmth
  • steady mid-tempo reflective flow
  • thoughtful moments for quiet reflection
  • engaging narratives for deep listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking fast-paced excitement
  • prefer standalone hit singles

Where this album fits

Career context
When '10 Song Demo' was released in 1996, Rosanne Cash was coming off her critically acclaimed album 'The Wheel' (1990) and navigating a period of artistic evolution. This collection marked a return to her roots in songwriting, showcasing her growth as a storyteller after a five-year hiatus from releasing new material.
Stylistic neighbors
Lucinda Williams· Emmylou Harris· Neko Case

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Price of Temptation 2:13
  • 2 If I Were a Man 3:22
  • 3 The Summer I Read Collette 3:45
  • 4 Western Wall 3:02
  • 5 Bells & Roses 3:05
  • 6 List of Burdens 3:05
  • 7 Child of Steel 3:38
  • 8 Just Don't Talk About It 3:50
  • 9 I Want to Know 3:18
  • 10 Take My Body 3:56
  • 11 Mid-Air 2:39

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