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It's said that good things come to those who wait. That's certainly true of New York-via-Nashville singer-songwriter Laura Cantrell. Her superlative new album, Just Like a Rose: The Anniversary Sessions, comes nearly a decade after her last full-length, 2014's No Way There from Here.
Thanks to savvy production from Don Fleming (Sonic Youth, Teenage Fanclub), Rosie Flores (Wanda Jackson), Paul Burch (Lambchop), and Ed Stasium (Ramones, Talking Heads)—Just Like a Rose sounds timeless, and touches on multiple approaches: heartland-rock Bangles (the title track), pedal steel–augmented vintage country ("Bide My Time"), folk-leaning '70s soft rock ("Unaccompanied"), and gentle Americana ("I'm Gonna Miss This Town").
As it turns out, this long gap between albums stemmed partly from COVID delays. Cantrell had originally wanted Just Like a Rose to commemorate the 20th anniversary of her debut album, but the extra time gave room for both new songs and tunes Cantrell has had kicking around, and also left the door open for an impressive list of musical collaborators. Steve Earle chimes in with gruff vocals on the Lone Justice-esque highlight "When The Roses Bloom Again," while Buddy Miller also makes contributions alongside Flores and Burch.
Lyrically, however, Cantrell also explores the emotional vicissitudes of modern life. The waltzing ballad "AWM - Bless" is a scathing indictment of the thorny modern political climate ("AWM" stands for "Angry White Man") that ends with the devastating, passive-aggressive phrase "bless your heart." Meanwhile, "I'm Gonna Miss This Town" chronicles the conflicted feelings often present when leaving home. In contrast, the protagonist of "Brand New Eyes" embraces new beginnings after setting out on their own. At the end of the day, Cantrell's clear-eyed observations buoy Just Like a Rose—and ensure it's one of the most emotionally satisfying albums of 2023. © Annie Zaleski/Qobuz
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Mark Winchester, Composer - Laura Cantrell, Composer, MainArtist - Thrift Shop Songs (BMI) adm by Rough Trade, Flandeline Music ASCAP, adm BMG, MusicPublisher
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Mark Winchester, Composer - Laura Cantrell, Composer, MainArtist - Thrift Shop Songs (BMI) adm by Rough Trade, Flandeline Music ASCAP, adm BMG, MusicPublisher
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Laura Cantrell, MainArtist - Amy Rigby, Composer - Grantland Music (BMI) adm by BMG, MusicPublisher
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Mark Spencer, Composer - Laura Cantrell, Composer, MainArtist - Thrift Shop Songs (BMI) adm by Rough Trade/Momanel Music (BMI), MusicPublisher
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Jeff Tweedy, Composer - Steve Earle, FeaturedArtist - Laura Cantrell, MainArtist - BMI BMG, MusicPublisher
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Laura Cantrell, Composer, MainArtist - Thrift Shop Songs (BMI) adm by Rough Trade, MusicPublisher
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Fred Wilhelm, Composer - Laura Cantrell, Composer, MainArtist - Thrift Shop Songs (BMI) adm by Rough Trade, Farm Thang Music, BMI, MusicPublisher
2023 Propeller Sound Recordings 2023 Thrift Shop Songs (BMI) adm by Rough Trade, Farm Thang Music, BMI
Fred Wilhelm, Composer - Laura Cantrell, Composer, MainArtist - Thrift Shop Songs (BMI) adm by Rough Trade, Farm Thang Music, BMI, MusicPublisher
2023 Propeller Sound Recordings 2023 Thrift Shop Songs (BMI) adm by Rough Trade, Farm Thang Music, BMI
Joe Flood, Composer - Laura Cantrell, MainArtist - Jungle Curry Music, admin by BMG, MusicPublisher
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Gary Burr, Composer - Laura Cantrell, Composer, MainArtist - Thrift Shop Songs (BMI) adm by Rough Trade/Connboy Music SESAC, MusicPublisher
2023 Propeller Sound Recordings 2023 Thrift Shop Songs (BMI) adm by Rough Trade/Connboy Music SESAC
Mark Spencer, Composer - Laura Cantrell, Composer, MainArtist - Thrift Shop Songs (BMI) adm by Rough Trade/Momanel Music (BMI), MusicPublisher
2023 Propeller Sound Recordings 2023 Thrift Shop Songs (BMI) adm by Rough Trade/Momanel Music (BMI)
Album review
It's said that good things come to those who wait. That's certainly true of New York-via-Nashville singer-songwriter Laura Cantrell. Her superlative new album, Just Like a Rose: The Anniversary Sessions, comes nearly a decade after her last full-length, 2014's No Way There from Here.
Thanks to savvy production from Don Fleming (Sonic Youth, Teenage Fanclub), Rosie Flores (Wanda Jackson), Paul Burch (Lambchop), and Ed Stasium (Ramones, Talking Heads)—Just Like a Rose sounds timeless, and touches on multiple approaches: heartland-rock Bangles (the title track), pedal steel–augmented vintage country ("Bide My Time"), folk-leaning '70s soft rock ("Unaccompanied"), and gentle Americana ("I'm Gonna Miss This Town").
As it turns out, this long gap between albums stemmed partly from COVID delays. Cantrell had originally wanted Just Like a Rose to commemorate the 20th anniversary of her debut album, but the extra time gave room for both new songs and tunes Cantrell has had kicking around, and also left the door open for an impressive list of musical collaborators. Steve Earle chimes in with gruff vocals on the Lone Justice-esque highlight "When The Roses Bloom Again," while Buddy Miller also makes contributions alongside Flores and Burch.
Lyrically, however, Cantrell also explores the emotional vicissitudes of modern life. The waltzing ballad "AWM - Bless" is a scathing indictment of the thorny modern political climate ("AWM" stands for "Angry White Man") that ends with the devastating, passive-aggressive phrase "bless your heart." Meanwhile, "I'm Gonna Miss This Town" chronicles the conflicted feelings often present when leaving home. In contrast, the protagonist of "Brand New Eyes" embraces new beginnings after setting out on their own. At the end of the day, Cantrell's clear-eyed observations buoy Just Like a Rose—and ensure it's one of the most emotionally satisfying albums of 2023. © Annie Zaleski/Qobuz
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 11 track(s)
- Total length: 00:41:48
- Main artists: Laura Cantrell
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Propeller Sound Recordings
- Genre: Blues/Country/Folk Country
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