Rosanne Cash - The River And The Thread

“A Feather's Not A Bird” - This downbeat track is fine, but never really catches my ear nor goes anywhere. I loathe when artists kick off an album with a filler track. Score: 5

“The Sunken Lands” - Sigh. Another slow song that never really got off the ground. Not that there is really anything wrong with this one, but there is no excitement, no pow bam. Just another slow song. Score: 5

“Etta's Tune” - At least this one told a story – of sorts. The music put me to sleep. The vocals are nice, but nothing to write home about. Score: 4

“Modern Blue” - What is that I hear? A beat? Yes Ms. Cash – this is what I have been waiting for – a mid-temporocker. This song has fun lyrics and a beat to which you can tap your toe. Well done! Score: 7

“Tell Heaven” - And we are back to the non-rocking section of the album. Another filler track. Nothing to hear here. Score: 4

“The Long Way Home” - Another slow song but here's the deal – it kind of got to me. I love the music and how Rosanne's vocals play with the music. A very interesting song. Score: 7

“World Of Strange Design” - I think it is the lyrics that are the standout on this track. The music is not far behind, but it is the words that spoke to me. Score: 8

“Night School” - Um, no. There should be a law that says songs this slow should be taken out back and shot. I was 100% bored the entire time of this song. Score: 0

“50,000 Watts” - This one had a bit of a groove I was able to enjoy. I do like Rosanne's vocals, but this one is still on the boring side. Score: 5

“When The Master Calls The Roll” - I am not exactly sure why I don't like this one, I just know I don't. Was it the lyrics that might have offended me? Was it the same boring tempo that made me fall asleep? Not sure, but this one left a grimace on my face. Score: 0

“Money Road” - Another slow as molasses track that I will never listen to again. Next. Score: 0

“Two Girls” - Do yourself a favor, just hit the FF button when you get to this song. You won't be missing anything. Score: 0

“Biloxi” - Does this song even have a point? Another too-slow-for-its-own-good song. Score: 0

“Your Southern Heart” - Well, at least this one didn't piss me off. But it didn't impress either. Another filler song with no crescendo or point of view. Score: 2

Average Track Score: 3.4 Would I recommend this to my friends? Are you stoned? No.

Escaladers,

Jim

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