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Personal History

Mary Chapin Carpenter · 2025

48 min · 11 tracks · country · folk

A reflective blend of folk-infused melodies and poignant storytelling woven through gentle instrumentation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo reflective moments
  • poignant storytelling for introspection
  • gentle melodies for quiet evenings
  • thoughtful narratives during long drives

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy excitement
  • prefer short standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2025, 'Personal History' marks Mary Chapin Carpenter's return after a five-year hiatus since her last album, 'The Things That We Are Made Of'. At this point in her career, she had established herself as a significant voice in the Americana and country music scene, known for her introspective lyrics and strong narrative style.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 What Did You Miss 4:59
  • 2 Paint + Turpentine 3:39
  • 3 New Religion 4:22
  • 4 Girl and Her Dog 4:59
  • 5 The Saving Things 4:53
  • 6 Hello My Name Is 6:09
  • 7 Bitter Ender 3:28
  • 8 The Night We Never Met 3:31
  • 9 Home Is a Song 4:06
  • 10 Say It Anyway 3:42
  • 11 Coda 4:47

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