#480 of 500
· Rolling Stone
The Weight of These Wings
Miranda Lambert
Year
2016
Genre
Country/AmericanaLabel
Format
Vinyl LP
“The back half of the RS500 is where the interesting debates live. Miranda Lambert's The Weight of These Wings (2016) is country/americana that transcends its genre tag. The original pressing is the one to find — the kind of record that stops you mid-flip at the store.”
Miranda Lambert is a country music singer-songwriter born in 1983 in Longview, Texas. She rose to prominence after winning the television competition "Nashville Star" in 2003, which led to her recording contract with Epic Records. Her debut album "Keyed Up" (2005) established her as a fresh voice in country music, while subsequent albums like "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" (2007) and "Revolution" (2009) solidified her commercial success. Lambert became known for her powerful vocals, introspective songwriting, and willingness to explore darker emotional territory than many of her contemporaries. Her albums have consistently charted well, with "Platinum" (2014) and "The Weight of These Wings" (2016) achieving significant commercial success.
Style
Miranda Lambert is a country artist known for her strong, emotionally expressive vocals and blend of traditional country with pop sensibilities. Her work ranges from heartbreak ballads to uptempo country-pop anthems, characterized by candid, often autobiographical songwriting.
Significance
Lambert represents a modern evolution of country music with strong female representation and has influenced a generation of country artists. Her vinyl releases appeal to collectors interested in contemporary country music and artists who bridge traditional and modern country sounds.
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This album shares Miranda's blend of traditional country roots with contemporary production and introspective storytelling.
Traveller
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Like Miranda's work, this album combines soulful vocals with authentic country-rock instrumentation and deeply personal lyrics.
Southeastern
Jason Isbell
This introspective Americana album features the same emotional depth and guitar-driven arrangements that define Miranda's artistic approach.
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