What makes This Fire by Paula Cole notable?

This album includes the hit single 'Where Have All the Cowboys Gone?', which peaked at No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100, elevating Cole's profile significantly. It received critical acclaim and earned two Grammy nominations, showcasing her impact on 90s pop music and influencing subsequent female singer-songwriters. This Fire is Paula Cole's second album, released in 1996, following her debut, Harbinger, which established her as a rising artist. At this point in her career, she was transitioning from a promising newcomer to a major player in the adult contemporary scene, with growing recognition for her songwriting prowess.

Who is This Fire for?

This Fire works well if you're into steady, consistent energy levels, introspective lyrical exploration and melodic hooks and reflections.

How many songs are on This Fire?

This Fire has 11 tracks, running approximately 50 minutes.

This Fire

Paula Cole · 1996

50 min · 11 tracks · adult contemporary music

A blend of introspective lyrics and melodic hooks that capture the complexities of love and identity.

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Why this album works

This album includes the hit single 'Where Have All the Cowboys Gone?', which peaked at No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100, elevating Cole's profile significantly. It received critical acclaim and earned two Grammy nominations, showcasing her impact on 90s pop music and influencing subsequent female singer-songwriters.

Best for: steady, consistent energy levels introspective lyrical exploration melodic hooks and reflections
Context: This Fire is Paula Cole's second album, released in 1996, following her debut, Harbinger, which established her as a rising artist. At this point in her career, she was transitioning from a promising newcomer to a major player in the adult contemporary scene, with growing recognition for her songwriting prowess.
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Tracklist

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

1 Tiger 4:18
2 Where Have All the Cowboys Gone? Standout 4:26
3 Throwing Stones 3:46
4 Carmen 3:45
5 Mississippi 5:06
6 Nietzsche’s Eyes 5:32
7 Road to Dead 3:41
8 ME 5:02
9 Feelin’ Love Standout 5:37
10 hush, hush, hush. 4:22
11 I Don’t Want to Wait Standout 5:19

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