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The Weight of These Wings

Miranda Lambert · 2016

94 min · 24 tracks · country · folk

A reflective blend of country and folk, exploring themes of loss and resilience with haunting melodies.

Why this album works

This album debuted at number one on the Billboard Country Albums chart and received widespread critical acclaim for its introspective songwriting and mature sound. It also earned Lambert a Grammy nomination for Best Country Album, further solidifying her status as a leading figure in contemporary country music.
Career context
Released on November 18, 2016, 'The Weight of These Wings' is Miranda Lambert's sixth studio album, following her acclaimed project 'Platinum' from 2014. At this point in her career, Lambert was navigating personal challenges, including her divorce from fellow country artist Blake Shelton, which deeply influenced the album's lyrical content and emotional depth.

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Runnin’ Just in Case 4:33
  • 2 Highway Vagabond 3:53
  • 3 Ugly Lights 3:01
  • 4 You Wouldn’t Know Me 3:19
  • 5 We Should Be Friends Standout 2:50
  • 6 Pink Sunglasses 4:06
  • 7 Getaway Driver 3:53
  • 8 Vice Standout 4:00
  • 9 Smoking Jacket 4:54
  • 10 Pushin’ Time 3:33
  • 11 Covered Wagon 4:08
  • 12 Use My Heart 3:50

Disc 2

  • 1 Tin Man Standout 4:19
  • 2 Good Ol’ Days 3:18
  • 3 Things That Break 3:47
  • 4 For the Birds 3:46
  • 5 Well‐Rested 4:39
  • 6 Tomboy 4:01
  • 7 To Learn Her 3:47
  • 8 Keeper of the Flame 3:59
  • 9 Bad Boy 4:40
  • 10 Six Degrees of Separation 3:09
  • 11 Dear Old Sun 4:56
  • 12 I’ve Got Wheels 3:40

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