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.
Why this album works
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.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments warm melodies for quiet evenings storytelling that evokes nostalgia
- 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
- Madonna· Ricky Martin· Christina Aguilera· Prince· Sparks· Debbie Gibson· No Doubt· Harry Nilsson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Rainin’ 2:53
- 2 Seven Year Ache Standout 3:19
- 3 Blue Moon With Heartache Standout 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 Standout 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
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