Brandi Carlile - Returning To Myself (2025)
“Returning to Myself” finds Brandi Carlile looking inward with graceful maturity, navigating identity, relationships and the passage of time in deeply personal fashion.
The instrumentation stays rooted in her folk-rock/Americana foundation yet benefits from lush, intimate production that foregrounds her voice and emotional resonance.
Lyrically the album balances quiet contemplation with broader universal themes—on tracks like “Joni” she pays homage to musical forebears, while on “You Without Me” she explores connection and loss.
The work doesn’t aim for bombast so much as honesty: the quieter moments feel as powerful as the anthemic ones, reflecting Carlile’s evolution as both artist and storyteller.
Overall, it’s a compelling chapter in her catalogue—warm, reflective and rooted in craft—with enough nuance to reward repeat listens.
The instrumentation stays rooted in her folk-rock/Americana foundation yet benefits from lush, intimate production that foregrounds her voice and emotional resonance.
Lyrically the album balances quiet contemplation with broader universal themes—on tracks like “Joni” she pays homage to musical forebears, while on “You Without Me” she explores connection and loss.
The work doesn’t aim for bombast so much as honesty: the quieter moments feel as powerful as the anthemic ones, reflecting Carlile’s evolution as both artist and storyteller.
Overall, it’s a compelling chapter in her catalogue—warm, reflective and rooted in craft—with enough nuance to reward repeat listens.
Genre: Singer Songwriter
Country: US
Final Verdict: 66% (Good Album)
Yearly Ranking: 209th / 735
Highlight: Human
Made me think of:
Alison Krauss
Gillian Welch
Emmylou Harris
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