Roots and Wings
Terri Clark · 2011
38 min · 10 tracks · country music
A heartfelt blend of country storytelling and folk sensibilities, capturing both nostalgia and resilience in every note.
Top tracks — play these first
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Wrecking Ball Start here — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its powerful metaphor about emotional destruction, showcasing Clark's signature storytelling style.
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Beautiful and Broken — This poignant ballad captures the complexity of vulnerability and strength, illustrating Clark's ability to convey deep emotions through simple yet evocative lyrics.
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We're Here for a Good Time — A lively anthem celebrating life's fleeting moments, this track encapsulates the album's overall theme of enjoying life's journey amidst ups and downs.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album effectively balances upbeat and introspective tracks, highlighting Clark's vocal range and songwriting skills.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features upbeat tracks that establish a lively tone, while the second half shifts to more introspective themes.
- Several songs incorporate traditional country instrumentation, such as steel guitar and fiddle, blending with contemporary folk elements.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady melodic progression throughout
- heartfelt narratives for connection
- for reflective afternoons
- warm sound for cozy moments
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy tracks
- prefer standalone singles only
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Showcases continued vitality and connection with listeners in her established career.
- Themes
- emotional destruction· fleeting moments· small-town resilience
- Career context
- By the time 'Roots and Wings' was released in 2011, Terri Clark was an established figure in country music, known for her strong vocal delivery and songwriting prowess. This album marked her return after a brief hiatus following the 2009 release of 'The Long Way Home,' showcasing her continued evolution as an artist.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Pam Tillis· Lorrie Morgan· Kathy Mattea
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Beautiful and Broken
The song shifts from vulnerability to acceptance reflects on embracing flaws as part of one's identity.
This transition highlights a narrative shift that empowers listeners, moving from sorrow to an uplifting self-affirmation.
Tracklist
- 1 Wrecking Ball Start here 3:30
- 2 Breakin' Up Thing 3:53
- 3 The One 3:43
- 4 Northern Girl 3:48
- 5 Beautiful and Broken 4:03
- 6 Lonesome's Last Call 3:44
- 7 The Good Was Great 4:25
- 8 Smile 4:16
- 9 We're Here for a Good Time 2:43
- 10 Flowers in Snow 4:19
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