Rosanne Cash: King's Record Shop CD Track Listing
Rosanne Cash
King's Record Shop (1987)
Released August 3, 1987\n\nAMG EXPERT REVIEW: After writing most of 1985's Rhythm & Romance, Cash returned to largely interpretive work on this powerful collection highlighted by Eliza Gilkyson's feminist anthem "Rosie Strike Back" and her father Johnny Cash's "Tennessee Flat Top Box." -- William Ruhlmann\n\nAMG EXPERT REVIEW: King's Record Shop takes Rosanne Cash closer to rock and pop than any of her past albums, but she still manages to infuse enough of her country charm in a few of the tracks to keep it from evolving into a complete crossover. Both her and Rodney Crowell fall precisely into place as a team even though their relationship was suffering. Cash's proficiency can be heard best on the exuberant "Rosie Strikes Back" and to a bit of lesser extent on "The Real Me." The album itself reached the number six spot, and once again the hits just kept on coming. Four number one singles emerged from the album, with the two best being a cover of John Hiatt's "The Way We Make a Broken Heart" and a jangly rendition of her father's "Tennessee Flat Top Box." John Stewart's "Runaway Train" is yet another standout, as is the earnest "If You Change Your Mind." Cash's sound is at its fullest, and even on the slower tracks she has more focus and appetence than ever before. She's also a bit more revealing and personal, especially on "I Don't Have to Crawl," where the lyrics she sings are deep-cutting and foretelling. Not only do the songs sound strong on their own, but the entire album exudes a pinpointed direction and a "complete package" feel which enabled fans to feel closer to Cash and her work than ever before. In 1990, Cash released Interiors, an album in which she exposed all of her feelings and pains about her relationship (which had just deteriorated ) with Rodney Crowell. King's Record Shop isn't exactly a full-fledged precursor to their breakup, but there are enough hints between the lines to indicate their marital troubles. -- Mike DeGagne\n\nCMJ New Music Report Exclusive Review\nHaving stretched the limits of country music into a decidedly pop context on her last album, it now seems like success has caused Rosanne Cash to rethink entirely her approach to the music in her blood. King's Record Shop is destined to repeat and expand her commercial inroads, but with an entirely different vision and purpose. She and husband/producer Rodney Crowell have opted for an uncluttered country-rock purity without synthesizers or multi-layered tracks, enlisting some fine but untraditional songwriting talent, including John Hiatt and Benmont Tench. Supported throughout by superb musicianship, Cash's voice has never sounded better, whether she's rocking out on "Green, Yellow And Red" or crooning on "The Way We Make A Broken Heart." Especially jukebox-worthy is the Tench composition, "Why Don't You Quit Leaving Me Alone," ready for "instant classic" recognition in Nashville and beyond. The anti-cliche lyrics and sheer quality of the arrangements make King's Record Shop Rosanne Cash's most confident and consistent album. Check out the aforementioned cuts, as well as "Rosie Strikes Back" and "Tennessee Flat Top Box." Great cover, too!!!!! \n
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- Rosanne Cash - Rosie Strike Back (03:32)
- Rosanne Cash - The Way We Make A Broken Heart (03:55)
- Rosanne Cash - If You Change Your Mind (03:21)
- Rosanne Cash - The Real Me (04:25)
- Rosanne Cash - Somewhere Sometime (04:04)
- Rosanne Cash - Runaway Train (04:02)
- Rosanne Cash - Tennessee Flat Top Box (03:09)
- Rosanne Cash - I Don't Have To Crawl (04:35)
- Rosanne Cash - Green, Yellow And Red (03:41)
- Rosanne Cash - Why Don't You Quit Leaving Me Alone (03:57)
