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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.

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.

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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