Sierra Ferrell Trail Of Flowers
- Americana |
- Folk |
- Indie Folk
Release Date: March 22, 2024
Label: Rounder
On Sierra Ferrell's Trail Of Flowers she conveys a captivating journey that seamlessly blends genres and evokes raw emotion, offering listeners a dose of healing and beauty for the soul. Guests include Nikki Lane and Lukas Nelson.
As one of Americana's most radiant new voices, Sierra Ferrell infuses each of her albums with a captivating touch of enchanting mystique. Hailing from West Virginia, the singer, songrwriter and multi-instrumentalist has soared since her independently released debut album in 2014. Her accolades include the prestigious Emerging Act of the Year award at the Americana Honors & Awards, along with collaborations with the likes of Margo Price and Old Crow Medicine Show.
On her new album, Trail Of Flowers, her second for Rounder Records, Ferrell artfully expands her sound while infusing her songs with deeper resonance. Collaborating with producer Eddie Spear (Zach Bryan, Brandi Carlile, Chris Stapleton) and additional production by Gary Paczosa (Alison Krauss, Dwight Yoakam, Gillian Welch), Ferrell brings her vision to life. Recorded mainly at Sound Emporium Studios, the album features guest appearances by Lukas Nelson and Nikki Lane.
Ferrell's musical upbringing, rooted in diverse experiences from truck stops to New Orleans street corners, shines through in Trail Of Flowers. The album seamlessly weaves through genres, from freewheeling bluegrass to heartrending old-time music and gritty honky-tonk, showcasing her eclectic musicality. Tracks like "American Dreaming" and "Fox Hunt" explore modern concerns with raw authenticity, while "Rosemary" evokes haunting imagery with its stark storytelling and soulful yodeling.
As a vocalist, Ferrell possesses a rare gift for conveying profound emotions with just a single line. Songs like "Dollar Bill Bar" and "I Could Drive You Crazy" showcase her versatility, swinging effortlessly from longing to regret to devil-may-care attitude. Through her music, she evokes nostalgia for the past while igniting excitement for the future of music.
The title Trail Of Flowers pays homage to Sierra Ferrell's love of flowers and her penchant for surrounding herself with vibrant blossoms. Like a bouquet of blooms, the album offers a sensory experience of enchanting beauty, inviting listeners into Ferrell's wondrous inner world. For Ferrell, music is a form of medicine - a source of comfort and healing for both herself and her audience. It's a dose of medicine we can all use right about now.