Name: Rifles and Rosary Beads
Brand: Mary Gauthier

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

ITBCD007

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2018-01-26

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Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Orchard

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

752830511620

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Mary Gauthier

Genre US

Label US

Thirty Tigers

Mary Gauthier is an American country music and folk singer, known for her heartfelt storytelling and soulful vocals. Born on 11 March 1962 in New Orleans, Louisiana, she has captivated audiences with her raw and honest lyrics that touch on themes of love, loss, and redemption. With a career spanning several decades, Mary has established herself as a respected artist in the music industry.
Her unique blend of country and folk music has earned her critical acclaim and a dedicated fan base. Mary's songs are deeply personal and often draw from her own experiences, allowing listeners to connect with her on a profound level. Her powerful performances have made her a sought-after live act, enchanting audiences around the world.
Throughout her career, Mary Gauthier has released numerous albums that showcase her talent as both a songwriter and performer. Her discography includes standout tracks such as "Mercy Now," "I Drink," and "The Foundling." Each song showcases Mary's ability to craft poignant narratives that resonate with listeners.

Co-written with U.S. veterans and their families, the eleven deeply personal songs on this album reveal the untold stories, and powerful struggles that these veterans and their spouses deal with abroad and after returning home.

The songs featured on Rifles &amp; Rosary Beads were all co-written as part of Songwriting With Soldiers, a non-profit programme that facilitates retreats bringing professional songwriters together with wounded veterans and active duty military. Participants have shared that the experience of songwriting was life-changing for them, some even said life-saving.

No stranger to pain or demons herself, Gauthier has used songwriting to work through addiction and childhood abandonment as an orphan. This is the first album where she has focused solely on experiences other than her own. The songs on Rifles &amp; Rosary Beads tackle a variety of viewpoints. “The War After The War” deals with the strain put on a relationship while living with someone who has returned from serving, while “Iraq” depicts the helpless horror of a female military mechanic being dehumanized and sexually harassed by fellow soldiers. The gorgeous album highlight “Bullet Holes In The Sky” is a bittersweet reflection on the mixed emotions of being a veteran.

Rifles and Rosary Beads

Music US