The Secret Sisters (album)
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The Secret Sisters is a 2010 album by American country music duo The Secret Sisters. Produced by Dave Cobb and T-Bone Burnett, the album consists of ballads, originals, and cover songs such as "Why Don't You Love Me", "Why Baby Why", and the Frank Sinatra song "Somethin' Stupid". The album also includes two originals written by Laura Rogers: "Tennessee Me" and "Waste the Day". Also included is a cover of the 60s rock song by then teenage singer Nancy Baron, "I've Got a Feeling", written by Wally Zober and C. Laverne.
Production
The album was recorded in two weeks at Blackbird Studios. Steel guitar player Robbie Turner and pianist Pig Robbins also performed on the album. The album was recorded on analog equipment without computers or digital equipment,[1] the way it would have been done in the 1950s. The production team and the Sisters utilized vintage microphones and classic recording techniques, down to the same type of tape they would have used fifty years ago. Laura Rogers tried to describe the experience by expressing:
"In so many ways we are still the same kids who would perform songs in our parents' room, when we sang about silver threads and golden needles and cold-hearted snakes, and all that. Even with everything that's happened -- getting that dream chance to make our own album, I really believe we've just found where we're supposed to be."[2]
The album was released on October 10, 2010. It peaked at 27 on the Billboard US Country Charts.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Tennessee Me" | Laura Rogers, Lydia Rogers | 2:28 |
| 2. | "Why Baby Why" | Darrell Edwards, George Jones | 2:29 |
| 3. | "The One I Love Is Gone" | Bill Monroe | 3:25 |
| 4. | "My Heart Skips a Beat" | Buck Owens | 2:22 |
| 5. | "Somethin' Stupid" | Carson Parks | 2:42 |
| 6. | "I've Got a Feeling" | Charles LaVerne, Wally Zober | 2:25 |
| 7. | "Do You Love an Apple" | Traditional | 2:44 |
| 8. | "All About You" | Traditional | 2:58 |
| 9. | "Waste the Day" | Laura Rogers, Lydia Rogers | 2:35 |
| 10. | "Why Don't You Love Me" | Hank Williams | 2:19 |
| 11. | "House of Gold" | Williams | 2:57 |
Personnel
The Secret Sisters
- Laura Rogers- vocals
- Lydia Rogers- vocals
Additional Musicians
- Brian Allen- bass guitar
- Rob Arthur- piano
- Dave Cobb- percussion
- Jason "Rowdy" Cope- acoustic guitar, electric guitar
- Russ Pahl- pedal steel guitar
- Dean Parks- electric guitar
- Chris Powell- drums
- Hargus "Pig" Robbins- piano
- Jackson Smith- acoustic guitar, electric guitar
- Robby Turner- pedal steel guitar
Reception
The album received mostly positive reviews from critics. James Allen called the album "timeless-sounding",[3] while Stephen Rowland of PopMatters gave the album 8 out of 10 stars.[4] Rolling Stone gave the album 4 out of 5 stars and called it "boundless fun".[5] On the other hand, Alexis Petridis of The Guardian criticized some songs on the album for being "unbearably twee".[6]
Charts
| Chart (2010) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Albums Chart | 29 |
| US Billboard 200[7] | 200 |
| US Top Country Albums (Billboard)[8] | 27 |
| US Folk Albums (Billboard)[9] | 8 |
| US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[10] | 3 |
References
- ^ The Secret Sisters Stay Humble After 'Crazy' Success - Exclusive Video - Spinner
- ^ "Secret Sisters Biography". Secretsistersband.com. Universal Music. Retrieved January 12, 2012.
- ^ Allen, James. "The Secret Sisters". All Music. Retrieved January 12, 2012.
- ^ Rowland, Stephen (November 8, 2010). "The Secret Sisters: The Secret Sisters". PopMatters. Retrieved January 12, 2012.
- ^ Rosen, Jody (October 12, 2010). "The Secret Sisters". Rolling Stone. Retrieved January 12, 2012.
- ^ Petridis, Alexis (February 17, 2011). "The Secret Sisters: The Secret Sisters – review". The Guardian. Retrieved January 12, 2012.
- ^ "The Secret Sisters Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard.
- ^ "The Secret Sisters Chart History (Top Country Albums)". Billboard.
- ^ "The Secret Sisters Chart History (Top Americana/Folk Albums)". Billboard.
- ^ "The Secret Sisters Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard.