When the Roses Bloom Again
Laura Cantrell · 2002
42 min · 12 tracks · country music
Gentle melodies entwine with heartfelt storytelling, evoking a nostalgic yet fresh take on classic country and folk traditions.
Top tracks — play these first
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Too Late for Tonight — The opening track sets the tone with its wistful lyrics and charming melody, encapsulating Cantrell's signature blend of nostalgia and yearning.
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Yonder Comes a Freight Train — This cover transforms a classic into a haunting ballad, highlighting Cantrell's ability to reinterpret traditional material with fresh emotion.
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When the Roses Bloom Again — The title track stands out for its poignant lyrics and rich imagery, encapsulating themes of hope and renewal that resonate throughout the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends traditional country elements with personal storytelling, establishing a solid yet familiar sound.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature a consistent mid-tempo rhythm, while the fourth track introduces a more upbeat tempo that contrasts with the previous songs.
- Several tracks incorporate traditional country instrumentation, such as steel guitar and fiddle, which enhance the nostalgic feel of the album.
- The lyrics often tell personal stories or reflect on relationships, creating a narrative thread that runs through multiple songs.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- gentle melodies for quiet moments
- nostalgic storytelling with warmth
- short tracks for casual listening
- heartfelt reflections on relationships
Maybe skip if you
- prefer high-energy music
- want complex, layered compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When the Roses Bloom Again is Laura Cantrell's second album, following her acclaimed debut Not the Tremblin' Kind from 2000. At this point in her career, she was solidifying her presence in the Americana scene, garnering attention for her authentic blend of country and folk influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Neko Case· Rosanne Cash· Kacey Musgraves
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Too Late for Tonight 2:32
- 2 All the Same to You 3:08
- 3 Early Years 3:40
- 4 Don't Break the Heart 3:49
- 5 Wait 3:25
- 6 Mountain Fern 4:17
- 7 Vaguest Idea 3:08
- 8 Yonder Comes a Freight Train 3:23
- 9 Broken Again 3:45
- 10 When the Roses Bloom Again 4:07
- 11 Conqueror's Song 3:54
- 12 Oh So Many Years 3:10
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