Review: ‘The Weight Of These Wings’ Is A New Dawn For Miranda Lambert [LISTEN]

The Weight Of These Wings is, clearly, a very loud declaration of a new dawn that will become the next chapter of Miranda Lambert's' life. If the lyrical theme of the album is any indication, that "next chapter" is filled with lessons learned, and humble realizations that we just don't have control over much anymore - except for our own perceptions. Sometimes, it's okay to give into those and see the reality for what it is.

You've heard "Vice", and it's a good indication of the sound of the remainder of the album. Miranda really takes a soft, stripped down approach to the whole album.

Overall, this album is way more "traditional" than her last one, Platinum. She uses banjos, harmonies, soft acoustic guitar that signals a sun rising and a new dawn (or, chapter, if you will) occurring. The best example of this "rising" sound is "Tin Man", which is really special.

Not only is this a different sound for Miranda, it's a reversion to country roots musically and lyrically. Nothing beats a good old fashioned country song about heartbreak, and "Tin Man" delivers. Take a look at this lyrics: "Mr. Tin Man, you don't how lucky you are." ....she's literally trying to convince the Tin Man that he wouldn't want a heart anyway.

She has her Dad, Rick, to thank for the album title. She thought the phrase was magnetic, and she was right.

Another great example of her country roots coming into play is "Getaway Driver", which is amazing!

Speculation about Blake Shelton aside, one facts remains: her current man Anderson East helped out a lot on backing vocals. So cute to see how supportive he is! Take a look at the credits here:

Miranda Lambert, The Weight of These Wings’ Track Listing:

Disc 1: “The Nerve”
1. “Runnin’ Just In Case” (Miranda Lambert, Gwen Sebastian)
2. “Highway Vagabond” (Luke Dick, Natalie Hemby, Shane McAnally)
3. “Ugly Nights” (Lambert, Hemby, Liz Rose)
4. “You Wouldn’t Know Me” (Shake Russell)
5. “We Should Be Friends” (Lambert)
6. “Pink Sunglasses” (Rodney Clawson, Dick, Hemby)
7. “Getaway Driver” (Lambert, Anderson East, Hemby)
8. “Vice” (Lambert, McAnally, Josh Osborne)
9. “Smoking Jacket” (Lambert, Hemby, Lucie Silvas)
10. “Pushin’ Time” (Lambert, Hemby, Foy Vance)
11. “Covered Wagon” (Danny O’Keefe)
12. “Use My Heart” (Lambert, Ashley Monroe, Waylon Payne)

Disc 2: “The Heart”
1. “Tin Man” (Lambert, Jack Ingram, Jon Randall)
2. “Good Ol’ Days” (Lambert, Brent Cobb, Adam Hood)
3. “Things That Break” (Lambert, Jessi Alexander, Hemby)
4. “For the Birds” (Lambert, Aaron Raitiere)
5. “Well-Rested” (Lambert, East, Raitiere)
6. “Tomboy” (Lambert, Hemby, Raitiere)
7. “To Learn Her” (Lambert, Monroe, Payne)
8. “Keeper of the Flame” (Lambert, Hemby, Rose)
9. “Bad Boy” (Lambert, Saenz)
10. “Six Degrees of Separation” (Lambert, Galyon, Hemby)
11. “Dear Old Sun” (Lambert, Terri Jo Box, Sebastian)
12. “I’ve Got Wheels” (Lambert, Sebastian, Scotty Wray)

You'll notice a name "Sebastian" on the writing credits. That belongs to Gwen Sebastian, her best bud and tourmate, who has major singing chops on her own. Gwen is a sweetie! I've met her a few times. Get the album today! You won't regret it!