Retrospective
Rosanne Cash · 1995
58 min · 15 tracks · country music
A reflective blend of country and folk, weaving personal narratives through lush melodies and intimate storytelling.
Top tracks — play these first
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Our Little Angel Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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The Wheel — This track exemplifies Cash's ability to blend poignant lyrics with a memorable melody, serving as a defining moment in her discography.
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Runaway Train — The emotional intensity in this song captures the feeling of longing and regret, making it resonate deeply with listeners.
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I Count the Tears — This track stands out for its evocative storytelling and rich vocal delivery, highlighting Cash's skill as a narrative songwriter.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- reflective moments of quiet introspection
- poignant storytelling with emotional depth
- late-night solitude with warm melodies
- nostalgic themes of love and
- gentle pacing for relaxed listening
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy party tracks
- prefer short, standalone singles
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A compilation that showcases her catalog but isn't a primary entry point.
- Themes
- personal narrative· nostalgic reflections· emotional storytelling
- Career context
- Released in 1995, Retrospective marks Rosanne Cash's first greatest hits compilation, encapsulating her evolution as a singer-songwriter since her debut in 1978. This album arrived during a period of critical acclaim, following her commercial success with The Wheel in 1990 and further solidifying her place in Americana music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lucinda Williams· Emmylou Harris· Neko Case
Tracklist
- 1 Our Little Angel Start here 4:08
- 2 On the Surface 2:56
- 3 All Come True 5:20
- 4 The Wheel 4:20
- 5 Sleeping in Paris 4:08
- 6 707 3:34
- 7 Runaway Train 4:02
- 8 I'm Only Sleeping 3:14
- 9 It Hasn't Happened Yet 3:19
- 10 On the Inside 3:20
- 11 What We Really Want 3:30
- 12 I Count the Tears 3:29
- 13 Pink Bedroom 3:13
- 14 Seventh Avenue 5:14
- 15 A Lover Is Forever 4:11
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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