Brandi Carlile Offers a Track-by-Track Look at ‘Returning to Myself’ Album, From Lauding ‘Joni’ to the Explosive ‘Church & State’

Brandi Carlile Offers a Track-by-Track Look at ‘Returning to Myself’ Album, From Lauding ‘Joni’ to the Explosive ‘Church & State’

Brandi Carlile offers track-by-track background and commentary on all 10 songs from 'Returning to Myself,' including 'Church & State' and 'Joni.'

Brandi Carlile reflects on the 'beautiful end' to her collaboration with Joni Mitchell : Wild Card with Rachel Martin

Brandi Carlile sought out some alone time to work on her newest album, “Returning to Myself,” but she came out of the experience realizing she needed the people around her more than ever. Brandi talks to Rachel about owning different sides of her identity even when they’re at odds with each other and shares her memory time machine trip with Joni Mitchell.To listen sponsor-free and support the show, sign up for Wild Card+ at plus.npr.org/wildcard

"I was in the hotel with Joni Mitchell, but then the helicopter pilots decided they wanted more money": The last interview with Terry Reid

Touring with Marvin Gaye when he was 16, being pals with Aretha Franklin, turning down Led Zeppelin, making wonderful solo albums… Late British singer/guitarist Terry Reid had quite the life

Brandi Carlile - Returning To Myself (Album Review) - Stereoboard UK

Photo: Collier Schorr Brandi Carlile has been a star of Americana for more than two decades, but interest in her work in the UK has reached a new level after the release of ‘Who Believes in Angels?’, her hit collaboration album with Elton John. Not content with standing still, she returns here with a solo record that contains her trademark powerhouse vocals and distinctive take on country-rock.