Faith, Failure and the Peaks That Carry “We’re Growing Up”
A review of Brandi Carlile's We're Growing Up, a tight, deliberate album about faith, failure, and the space between.
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Album Reviews8/10
Bear Creek Review: Brandi Carlile Sounds Rough and Warm on Her 2012 Record
Brandi Carlile's Bear Creek blends fiery rock with warm memory, a record about aging that never loses its footing.
Album Reviews7.6/10
Brandi Carlile’s Raw, Single-Take ‘Firewatcher’s Daughter’ Trims the Polish
A review of Brandi Carlile's 'The Firewatcher's Daughter,' a raw, single-take album that exposes her rougher edges.
Album Reviews7/10
Brandi Carlile’s ‘The Story’: Live Energy Lifts Some Tracks, Drags Others
A live record dressed as a studio one: Brandi Carlile's 'The Story' tells its tale with a band before an audience.
Album Reviews8.2/10
Brandi Carlile Trades Roar for Restraint on ‘Returning to Myself’
Brandi Carlile's 'Returning to Myself' trades guitar roar for piano and synth restraint, earning a 8.2/10 verdict.
Album Reviews8/10
Elton John and Brandi Carlile Sing Together on Every Track of Who Believes in Angels
Elton John and Brandi Carlile share lead vocals across a record of faith, love, and angelic belief, reviewed track by track.
Album Reviews8/10
Brandi Carlile’s ‘Give Up the Ghost’ Turns Grief Into Rock That Holds Its Ground
A review of Brandi Carlile's 'Give Up the Ghost,' a ghostly rock record of grief, defiance, and strange hope.
Album Reviews8.1/10
Brandi Carlile Commits to Every Line on ‘By the Way, I Forgive You’
Brandi Carlile's By the Way, I Forgive You pairs raw honesty with her best vocals yet — a review of every track.