Released 14 years ago this June
Ashes and Roses
Mary Chapin Carpenter · 2012
58 min · 13 tracks · country · folk
A reflective blend of country and folk, weaving introspective lyrics with gentle melodies and rich instrumentation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady reflective listening experience
- gentle melodies for quiet moments
- introspective themes of longing
- for afternoon contemplation
- consistent pacing throughout the album
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy tracks
- prefer short standalone songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2012, 'Ashes and Roses' is Mary Chapin Carpenter's first studio album in five years, following 'The Age of Miracles' (2007). This album marked a return after a period of personal and professional shifts, including her battle with health issues and a focus on songwriting that reflects deeper emotional themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nanci Griffith· Lucinda Williams· Patty Griffin
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Transendental Reunion 4:48
- 2 What to Keep and What to Throw Away 4:34
- 3 The Swords We Carried 4:06
- 4 Another Home 4:29
- 5 Chasing What’s Already Gone 4:59
- 6 Learning the World 4:29
- 7 I Tried Going West 4:17
- 8 Don’t Need Much to Be Happy 4:23
- 9 Soul Companion 4:02
- 10 Old Love 4:46
- 11 New Years Day 4:55
- 12 Fading Away 4:21
- 13 Jericho 4:03
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