Carnival by Nora Jane Struthers - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

Honey-voiced Nashville songstress Nora Jane Struthers calls her music “classic Americana.” But as the opening song to her sophomore album displays, it’s the timeless string-band accents that give her well-crafted American songwriting a classic patina. “The Baker’s Boy” sets a pastoral tone, with Struthers’ earnest lyrics painting a small-town narrative over barn-dance fiddles and clawhammer banjo playing. Produced by Brent Truitt (Dolly Parton, Dixie Chicks, Alison Krauss), Carnival balances a sound as old as the hills with a production that’s fresh like wild mountain lavender. In the title track, she pines to visit the kind of carnival painted by Norman Rockwell, with candy apples, sweet potato fries, and mustachioed trapeze artists. This vision stands in stark contrast to the reality of today’s mobile amusement parks, where deep-fried-Twinkie wrappers and port-o-potties litter the fairgrounds. “Travelin’ On” closes with Struthers and band singing close harmonies over acoustic strumming and handclapped rhythms.

1. The Baker's Boy

by Nora Jane Struthers

Primary Artist: Nora Jane Struthers; Main Performer

2. Carnival

by Nora Jane Struthers

Primary Artist: Nora Jane Struthers; Main Performer

3. Jack of Diamonds

by Nora Jane Struthers

Primary Artist: Nora Jane Struthers; Main Performer

4. Listen With Your Heart

by Nora Jane Struthers

Primary Artist: Nora Jane Struthers; Main Performer

5. Barn Dance

by Nora Jane Struthers

Primary Artist: Nora Jane Struthers; Main Performer

6. Bike Ride

by Nora Jane Struthers

Primary Artist: Nora Jane Struthers; Main Performer

7. Mountain Child

by Nora Jane Struthers

Primary Artist: Nora Jane Struthers; Main Performer

8. Let Me Fall

by Nora Jane Struthers

Primary Artist: Nora Jane Struthers; Main Performer

9. Party Line

by Nora Jane Struthers

Primary Artist: Nora Jane Struthers; Main Performer

10. Two Women

by Nora Jane Struthers

Primary Artist: Nora Jane Struthers; Main Performer

11. Beyond the Farm

by Nora Jane Struthers

Primary Artist: Nora Jane Struthers; Main Performer

12. Sourwood Tree

by Nora Jane Struthers

Primary Artist: Nora Jane Struthers; Main Performer

13. 1943

by Nora Jane Struthers

Primary Artist: Nora Jane Struthers; Main Performer

14. Travelin' On

by Nora Jane Struthers

Primary Artist: Nora Jane Struthers; Main Performer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

14 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

52 minutes and 57 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1600x1600 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

6/14 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Singer & Songwriter, Country

Label

Blue Pig Music

Music Distribution Service

Tunecore

Country

Turks & Caicos Islands

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Apr 15, 2013

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

700261375359