Raven (Paula Cole album) explained

Raven
Type:studio
Artist:Paula Cole
Cover:Paula Cole - Raven.jpg
Alt:A photo of a field of grain
Studio:
  • Middleville Studios, North Reading, Massachusetts, United States
  • The Red Brick Carriage House
Length:48:58
Language:English
Label:675 Records
Producer:Paula Cole
Prev Title:Ithaca
Prev Year:2010
Next Title:7
Next Year:2015

Raven is a 2013 studio album by American pop and rock singer Paula Cole. The album was crowdfunded on Kickstarter and received positive reviews from critics.

Reception

American Songwriters Christopher Treacy gave Raven 3.5 out of five stars, calling it "easily her most comfortable and self-assured release to date", speculating that the direct method of release enhanced the intimacy of the music. The editors of AllMusic Guide also scored this release 3.5 out of five, with reviewer Thom Jurek noting how Cole gets to her musical roots and influences with this release and praising the authenticity of the minimal production on the recording. In Glide Magazine, Jeff Demars scored Raven an eight out of 10, calling this one of Cole's "top albums" and noting that it best displays her strengths as a musician. Brandon Veveers of Renowned for Sound praised the eclecticism of the recordings and the editorial staff named this album "Best Music of 2013".

Track listing

All songs written by Paula Cole, except where noted

  1. "Life Goes On" – 4:40
  2. "Strong Beautiful Woman" – 5:05
  3. "Eloise" – 4:14
  4. "Sorrow-on-the-Hudson" – 3:58
  5. "Manitoba" – 5:33
  6. "Scream" (Alan Pasqua) – 3:07
  7. "Imaginary Man" – 6:10
  8. "Billy Joe" – 4:19
  9. "Secretary" – 3:34
  10. "Why Don't You Go?" – 4:55
  11. "Red Corsette" – 3:30

Kickstarter bonus track

  2. "Room to Room"

Ravenesque track listing

Raven was paired in some markets with the EP Ravenesque that had the following tracks:

  1. "Unbroken"
  2. "Room to Room"
  3. "Good Friend"
  4. "Strong Beautiful Woman" (Remix)

Personnel

See also

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