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.
Why this album works
'10 Song Demo' is significant for its raw, stripped-back approach that resonated with both critics and audiences, leading to renewed interest in Cash's work. The album was well-received, earning praise for its lyrical depth and authenticity, contributing to Cash's status as an influential figure in contemporary country and folk music.
- Best for
- intimate storytelling with warmth steady mid-tempo reflective flow thoughtful moments for quiet reflection
- 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
- Madonna· Ricky Martin· Christina Aguilera· Prince· Sparks· Debbie Gibson· No Doubt· Harry Nilsson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Price of Temptation Standout 2:13
- 2 If I Were a Man Standout 3:22
- 3 The Summer I Read Collette 3:45
- 4 Western Wall Standout 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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