What makes Seven Year Ache by Rosanne Cash notable?

The album stands out for its commercial success, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Country Albums chart and producing two hit singles, including the title track, which topped the Country Singles chart. It solidified Cash's role as a leading figure in the 'New Traditionalist' movement within country music during the early 1980s. By the time 'Seven Year Ache' was released in January 1981, Rosanne Cash was establishing her presence in the country music scene following her breakthrough album 'Right or Wrong' in 1980. This sophomore effort built on her growing reputation, showcasing her songwriting talent and distinct voice as a female artist in a predominantly male genre.

Who is Seven Year Ache for?

Seven Year Ache works well if you're into steady mid-tempo reflective moments, warm melodies for quiet evenings and storytelling that evokes nostalgia.

How many songs are on Seven Year Ache?

Seven Year Ache has 10 tracks, running approximately 32 minutes.

Seven Year Ache

Rosanne Cash · 1981

32 min · 10 tracks · country · folk

A blend of country storytelling and folk sensibilities wrapped in warm, melodic arrangements.

Spotify Apple Music

YouTube Music YouTube Deezer Bandcamp SoundCloud

Own it: Amazon eBay

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady mid-tempo reflective moments
warm melodies for quiet evenings
storytelling that evokes nostalgia
short tracks for easy listening

Maybe skip if you want

seeking high-energy excitement
prefer complex musical arrangements

Where this album fits

Career context: By the time 'Seven Year Ache' was released in January 1981, Rosanne Cash was establishing her presence in the country music scene following her breakthrough album 'Right or Wrong' in 1980. This sophomore effort built on her growing reputation, showcasing her songwriting talent and distinct voice as a female artist in a predominantly male genre.
Stylistic neighbors: Lucinda Williams· Emmylou Harris· Neko Case

New to Rosanne Cash? Find your way in →

Tracklist

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

1 Rainin’ 2:53
2 Seven Year Ache 3:19
3 Blue Moon With Heartache 4:30
4 What Kinda Girl? 2:50
5 You Don’t Have Very Far to Go 2:37
6 My Baby Thinks He’s a Train 3:15
7 Only Human 4:03
8 Where Will the Words Come From? 2:46
9 Hometown Blues 2:59
10 I Can’t Resist 3:26

What to play next

Listen next

Somewhere in the Stars

1982

Go back to

Right or Wrong

1980

Full Rosanne Cash discography Where to start with Rosanne Cash Artists like Rosanne Cash

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata