Trail of Flowers
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| Trail of Flowers | ||||
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| Released | March 22, 2024 | |||
| Studio | Sound Emporium, Nashville, Tennessee, US | |||
| Genre | bluegrass | |||
| Length | 37:36 | |||
| Language | English | |||
| Label | Rounder | |||
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| Sierra Ferrell chronology | ||||
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“Seven years or so ago, my pride would get in the way. I just wanted to do it myself. But these days, it’s more enjoyable and fun to write with other people.”
—Ferrell on collaborating on Trail of Flowers[1]
Trail of Flowers is the fourth full-length studio album by American bluegrass musician Sierra Ferrell, released by Rounder Records in 2024. The album has received positive reviews from critics.
Reception[edit]
Editors at AllMusic rated this album 4 out of 5 stars, with critic Stephen Thomas Erlewine writing that "the record itself can play like an American dream: it's a freewheeling collection of country and folk, rooted in the past and winking at the future while being focused on the moment at hand".[2] In No Depression, Maeri Ferguson called this album "a full-hearted collection of songs sung straight from the chest".[3] In Paste, Tom Williams scored this release a 7.5 out of 10, stating that it "draws inspiration from jazz, bluegrass and mid-century country, arriving detailed, lived-in and nuanced", with "an obvious charisma to this style of writing".[4] In Spin, Stephen Deusner ranted this release a B+, stating that the music "is best when it stares down disappointment and disillusionment, regardless of whether Ferrell finds a reason to carry on" and that her exploration of American music styles and culture is augmented by "a generation of players steeped in old-time and bluegrass".[5]
Track listing[edit]
All songs written by Sierra Ferrell, except where noted.
- "American Dreaming" (Melody Walker) – 4:17
- "Dollar Bill Bar" – 3:29
- "Fox Hunt" – 3:18
- "Chittlin’ Cookin’ Time in Cheatham County" – 3:02
- "Wish You Well" – 3:38
- "Money Train" – 2:40
- "I Could Drive You Crazy" – 3:36
- "Why Haven’t You Loved Me Yet" – 2:15
- "Rosemary" – 3:36
- "Lighthouse" (Lindsay Lou) – 3:39
- "I’ll Come Off the Mountain" – 1:45
- "No Letter" – 2:21
Personnel[edit]
Chart performance[edit]
Trail of Flowers reached 106 on the Billboard 200.[6] In the United Kingdom, it placed on several charts, peaking at:[7]
- 3 on Country Artists Albums Chart
- 12 on Americana Chart
- 56 on Album Downloads Chart
- 72 on Album Sales Chart
- 84 on Physical Albums Chart
- 87 on Scottish Albums Chart
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ Moss, Marissa R. (January 18, 2024). "Sierra Ferrell Wants to Disconnect on New Album 'Trail of Flowers'". Music > Music Features. Rolling Stone. ISSN 0035-791X. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
- ^ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas (n.d.). "Trail of Flowers – Sierra Ferrell". AllMusic. RhythmOne. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
- ^ Ferguson, Maeri (March 19, 2024). "Sierra Ferrell Blazes Her Own Path Forward on 'Trail of Flowers'". Reviews. No Depression. ISSN 1088-4971. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
- ^ Williams, Tom (March 21, 2024). "Sierra Ferrell: 'Trail of Flowers' Album Review". Music > Reviews > Sierra Ferrell. Paste. ISSN 1540-3106. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
- ^ Deusner, Stephen (March 25, 2024). "Sierra Ferrell's Americana Rollercoaster". Spin. ISSN 0886-3032. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
- ^ "Billboard 200". Billboard. April 6, 2024. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
- ^ "Trail of Flowers – Sierra Ferrell". Official Charts Company. n.d. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
External links[edit]
- Trail of Flowers at Discogs (list of releases)
- Trail of Flowers at MusicBrainz (list of releases)
