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.
Why this album works
'The River & the Thread' received widespread critical acclaim, winning the Grammy Award for Best Americana Album in 2015. Its exploration of Southern culture and family narratives resonated with audiences, contributing significantly to the Americana genre's growth during that period.
- Best for
- steady pacing for reflective moments haunting melodies for emotional depth southern storytelling through evocative lyrics
- 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
- 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 A Feather’s Not a Bird Standout 3:18
- 2 The Sunken Lands 2:56
- 3 Etta’s Tune Standout 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 Standout 5:06
- 11 Money Road 4:00
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