We Still Love Our Country cover

We Still Love Our Country

Carrie Rodriguez · 2011

29 min · 8 tracks · country music

A heartfelt blend of traditional country sounds infused with poignant storytelling and emotional depth.

Top tracks — play these first

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    If I Needed You — This cover of Townes Van Zandt's classic showcases Rodriguez's emotive vocal delivery, transforming the song into a personal meditation on longing and dependency.
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    Unwed Fathers — Rodriguez's rendition adds a fresh perspective to this poignant narrative about societal expectations and personal responsibility, highlighting her storytelling prowess.
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    Love Hurts — Her interpretation of this timeless ballad adds an intimate layer of vulnerability, allowing listeners to connect deeply with the theme of heartache.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Unwed Fathers

    The narrative voice shifts from a broader societal critique to a personal reflection on familial obligations.

    This shift emphasizes the emotional weight of the subject matter, grounding the song's commentary in real human experience.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Your Lonely Heart 2:56
  • 2 If I Needed You 4:14
  • 3 Fire Alarm 2:57
  • 4 Big Kiss 4:18
  • 5 You're Still on My Mind 2:54
  • 6 Unwed Fathers 3:58
  • 7 My Baby's Gone 3:59
  • 8 Love Hurts 4:16

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