Come Home to Mama cover

Come Home to Mama

Martha Wainwright · 2012

50 min · 13 tracks · folk

Intimate folk melodies entwine with raw, confessional lyrics to create an evocative emotional landscape.

Why this album works

This album was well-received by critics, earning praise for its emotional depth and lyrical sincerity. It represents Wainwright's continued evolution as an artist within the folk genre, showcasing her ability to blend personal experiences with universal themes, thus resonating with a wide audience.
Best for
intimate moments of reflection steady pacing for thoughtful listening evocative emotional landscapes unfold
Context
Come Home to Mama is Martha Wainwright's third studio album, following her self-titled debut and the critically acclaimed 'I Know You're Married But I've Got Feelings Too'. Released in 2012, this album marks a significant return after a five-year hiatus during which Wainwright navigated personal challenges and collaborations, including her role in the musical theater scene.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 I Am Sorry Standout 2:51
  • 2 Can You Believe It 3:24
  • 3 Radio Star Standout 3:56
  • 4 Proserpina 4:05
  • 5 Leave Behind 3:50
  • 6 Four Black Sheep Standout 4:25
  • 7 Some People 3:09
  • 8 I Wanna Make an Arrest 3:46
  • 9 All Your Clothes 4:21
  • 10 Everything Wrong 4:20
  • 11 I Wanna Make an Arrest (acoustic demo) 3:57
  • 12 All Your Clothes (acoustic demo) 3:06
  • 13 Four Black Sheep (acoustic demo) 4:52

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