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The River & the Thread

Rosanne Cash · 2014

38 min · 11 tracks · country · folk

A rich tapestry of Southern storytelling woven through haunting melodies and evocative instrumentation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for reflective moments
  • haunting melodies for emotional depth
  • southern storytelling through evocative lyrics
  • rich textures for headphone listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking fast-paced excitement
  • prefer standalone hit singles

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2014, 'The River & the Thread' marked Rosanne Cash's first album in over a decade, following her critically acclaimed 2009 release, 'The List.' This album reflects a deep personal and artistic revival as she explores themes of identity tied to her Southern roots and family history.
Stylistic neighbors
Lucinda Williams· Emmylou Harris· Neko Case

Tracklist

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

  • 1 A Feather’s Not a Bird 3:18
  • 2 The Sunken Lands 2:56
  • 3 Etta’s Tune 3:44
  • 4 Modern Blue 3:01
  • 5 Tell Heaven 2:40
  • 6 The Long Way Home 3:16
  • 7 World of Strange Design 3:24
  • 8 Night School 3:47
  • 9 50,000 Watts 2:58
  • 10 When the Master Calls the Roll 5:06
  • 11 Money Road 4:00

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