Kacey Musgraves is a progressive country singer well-known for going out and beyond when it comes to her lyrics as they break the mold of the typical conservative country genre. She has no fear when she sings about individuals questioning their religion, recreational drug use, or practicing safe and consensual sex.
Musgraves released her third studio album, ‘Golden Hour’ on March 30, 2018. The folk-country pop mix of an album consists of 13 tracks centered around love, healing, and finding peace within herself and her environment. Some of her songs may inspire childhood memories or evoke memories of falling in love for the first time.
Her voice is soulful in its own way, as she can retain country roots and yet has a different type of quality voice all together. “Space Cowboys” and “Butterflies” are two songs that were released before the album’s launch and have a bit more a peppy upbeat flair. “High Horse” is an even faster-paced anthem on an album that would make you think of a Top 40 song.
The track “Golden Hours” is reminiscent of dreamy evening hours when the sun shines just so. “Baby don't you know? / That you're my golden hour / The color of my sky” are lyrics found in the song and reflect a person in love comparing their significant other to the last hours in the day. It’s something we all do when we are in love and this track sums the experience up beautifully.
“Rainbow” is the final track found on the album and has a soulful yet sad atmosphere. Musgraves shared on social media that the song was her grandmother’s favorite. The song is ultimately about loss, family, and freeing yourself from burdens - something we can all relate to.
Musgrave’s album stands bright among the various country music currently out with its’ passionate lyrics. This is definitely something worth listening to.
