With her keen observations and distinctive voice, Kacey Musgraves digs deep on Deeper Well, yet another reminder of her ability to write songs that resonate with universal truths, touching on themes of love, loss, and the passage of time.
Kacey Musgraves has always possessed an uncanny ability to transform the mundane into the magical, and her new album, Deeper Well, is no exception. In her own form of melodic alchemy, Musgraves delivers a collection that's as rich and varied as the colors of a sunset. From the rolling acoustic guitars to the ethereal clouds of strings and synth, each track feels like a journey through Musgraves' soul. Warm bass punctuations anchor the listener while layered harmonies create a lush atmosphere, drawing you deeper into Musgraves' introspective lyrics. Throughout the album, her lyrics serve as a lens, focusing on the subtle nuances of life that often go unnoticed. Whether she's reflecting on the passage of time, the complexities of love, or the solace found in nature, each song resonates with a timeless quality that speaks to the human experience.
Recorded with her longtime collaborators Daniel Tashian and Ian Fitchuk, Deeper Well found its heartbeat in the energy of New York City's Greenwich Village. At the legendary Electric Lady Studios, where musical history is etched into every wall, Musgraves sought out the perfect environment to cultivate her vision. "I was seeking some different environmental energy, and Electric Lady has the best mojo. Great ghosts," she reflects.
On the title track, Musgraves surveys her life and priorities with a bright, almost folky charm. It's a moment of introspection, where she recognizes what feeds her, what drains her, and the journey she's undertaken to find her own empowerment. "Sometimes you reach a crossroads. Winds change direction," she muses. "You get blown off course but eventually find your footing and forage for new inspiration, new insight, and deeper love somewhere else." While most of the album's 14 tracks are co-written by Musgraves, Fitchuk, and Tashian, she also reunites with Shane McAnally and Josh Osborne for the contemplative track "The Architect."
Deeper Well follows in the footsteps of Musgraves' previous albums, including the critically acclaimed Golden Hour and the chart-topping Star-Crossed. With each release, she continues to grow her audience while earning accolades along the way. In 2023, Musgraves achieved a historic milestone with her duet "I Remember Everything," becoming the first artist in history to receive Grammy Awards in four different country music categories.