King's Record Shop cover

King's Record Shop

Rosanne Cash · 1987

38 min · 10 tracks · country · folk

A rich tapestry of country and folk, blending heartfelt storytelling with melodic authenticity.

Why this album works

The album achieved significant commercial success, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and showcasing Cash's ability to blend traditional country sounds with contemporary influences. It also received critical acclaim, leading to a Grammy Award for Best Female Country Vocal Performance for her hit single 'Tennessee Flat Top Box.'
Best for
steady mid-tempo storytelling flow heartfelt reflections on relationships for afternoon drives
Context
King's Record Shop was Rosanne Cash's third studio album, released in 1987, following the critical success of her previous album, Seven Year Ache. At this point in her career, Cash had established herself as a prominent voice within the country genre, using her platform to explore deeper emotional narratives and personal themes.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Rosie Strike Back 3:32
  • 2 The Way We Make a Broken Heart Standout 3:55
  • 3 If You Change Your Mind 3:21
  • 4 The Real Me 4:25
  • 5 Somewhere Sometime 4:04
  • 6 Runaway Train Standout 4:02
  • 7 Tennessee Flat Top Box Standout 3:09
  • 8 I Don’t Have to Crawl 4:35
  • 9 Green, Yellow and Red 3:41
  • 10 Why Don’t You Quit Leaving Me Alone 3:58

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