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The Things That We Are Made Of

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Mary Chapin Carpenter Format: Audio CD
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 369 ratings
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Track Listings

1 Something Tamed Something Wild
2 The Middle Ages
3 What Does It Mean to Travel
4 Livingston
5 Map of My Heart
6 Oh Rosetta
7 Deep Down Deep Heart
8 Hand on My Back
9 The Blue Distance
10 Note on a Windshield
11 The Things That We Are Made of

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The Things That We Are Made Of is the 2016 album by renowned and beloved singer, songwriter and performer Mary Chapin Carpenter. Produced by 2016 Producer of the Year Grammy-nominee Dave Cobb (Jason Isbell, Chris Stapleton). Rolling Stone says 'the entire album finds the songwriter at her most thoughtful and also at times sweetly whimsical, perfectly capturing the buoyant spirit of her early successes and also serving as a reminder that she remains one of the most grounded, sentient songwriters of her generation.' Includes “Something Tamed Something Wild”, ‘What Does It Mean To Travel”, “Map Of My Heart”, “Note On A Windsheild”, the title track and more.

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  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.57 x 4.94 x 0.28 inches; 2.4 ounces
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Lambent Light Records
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 083832192211
  • Original Release Date ‏ : ‎ 2016
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ May 20, 2011
  • Label ‏ : ‎ Lambent Light Records
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B004XIQEYG
  • Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ USA
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 369 ratings

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Wish I had known this was an ex- library copy so I wouldn’t have bought it. Those are pretty much used and abused all the time. It definitely was not in “very good condition” as stated. Many surface Scratches on the the cd , library markings on the cover art and spine and marked “discarded” and a security label on the disc. I’m disappointed because $9 is a lot to pay for a used cd these days for one in this condition.
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Terri Rodabaugh
5.0 out of 5 stars My long lost best friend....:-)
Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2016
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I rarely write reviews, but I have followed Mary Chapin Carpenters career since the almost very beginning and I have always felt that had we the chance we would be the best of friends. And then I think about that we probably don't or wouldn't have that much in common. I mean, I don't play a guitar and have never been that vocally talented. But she seems like someone that you'd like to hang out with and have a beer and sit on the back porch of a summer's night and watch the fireflies and talk about the Universe and all that that entails. This album embodies all of those yearnings...of summers gone by...of loves that went astray...of dreams that never appeared...of a life fulfilled but maybe not in the way you thought it would be. One of my favorite parts from one of the songs is "In the blue distance where our lives unfurl, at the edges of the sky, the beauty of the world. I know you know and that's all I need. When the light of day looks like night to me." This album makes me feel like we're sitting on her back porch watching the shooting stars and sharing in our life stories. And by the end of the album you are wishing that it was all true and for a moment you know what these are for and what you are made of.
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Brian J. Burgess
5.0 out of 5 stars Chapin keeps getting better at telling her story....and ours.
Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2016
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Chapin's latest album might seem to carry a lot of different themes; thoughtful reflections of middle age; love, loss, traveling, but they are all part of the singular journey we call living. The songwriting is outstanding. There are joyful songs, lonely songs, empowering songs, hopeful songs. Chapin has put her formidable skills as a song craftsperson into full focus. The album is lovingly dedicated to her former partner John Jennings, and she has broken free of her past. The album is produced by Dave Cobb, who does a marvelous job of letting each song shimmer on it's own. The backing musicians are all new as well, and overall there's a freshness to the feel of the album, but long time fans of Mary Chapin will feel right at home. Despite the four years it took to craft the material for this album, there's a hint of spontaneity, but not impulsiveness. Chapin prides herself in being old-school in the respect that each album contains it's own arc, and she weaves a masterful story here. Everyone can find a little of themselves in the songs here. They truly are about the things that we are made of.
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5.0 out of 5 stars This album is a fine example of her work
Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2017
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Mary Chapin Carpenter is a treasure. This album is a fine example of her work. Listen to the tracks multiple times and you'll find a deeper meaning each time. 'Something Tamed Something Wild' is the lead off track, and my favorite song on the album. But the other songs are all gems as well. Great range of lyrics and melodies. We are lucky that Mary Chapin continues to share her music with the world. Having been a fan of her since the mid-90s when she was active on country radio, it's nice to hear new music and know she continues to deliver. While you won't hear these tunes on the radio (some seem worthy of top 40 play to me, if I were in charge of a radio station) they are still great Chapin songs. Treat yourself to this album. I bought the vinyl version and have thoroughly enjoyed hearing it on record player.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Smart but not as fun
Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2016
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2nd Mary Chapin Carpenter album in a row with no chorus in songs. My favorite artist no longer makes sing along records with the best lyics in the business. While I appreciate the intellectual nature of the music, there is nothing like putting a Mary Chapin Carpenter album on in the car and driving down the road singing along. I own all her albums and just put the older stuff on in the car. I will still buy everything she makes because of the great voice and because she still has important stuff to say, I just don't enjoy the format as much anymore.
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Steve
5.0 out of 5 stars Mary Chapin Carpenter ... at her finest ...once again !!!
Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2016
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Mary Chapin Carpenter has done it once again !!! An absolutely beautiful album by one of the greatest singer songwriters of all time. She has spoken to my heart in each of her 14 albums , just in a different way and at a different time perspective as we all age together. No one better to tell these stories of life than Chapin . Her art is and always has been poetry set to music and tales of all different " states of the heart" . This is a wonderful collection of deeply touching new songs. I cried hearing Songs from the Movie live at Lincoln Center. This record has already touched me the same way. It is beautiful musically, lyrically, sonically, and is played with understated elegance and power. Thank you again Mary Chapin Carpenter for yet another pulse and heart check . This is a beautiful record.
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J. McNabb
5.0 out of 5 stars She is a poet as well as a musician and performer.
Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2016
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I read a review of "The Things That We Are Made Of ... " in Acoustic Guitar magazine. Mary Chapin Carpenter said she was surprised that her personal, intimate feelings that turned into lyrics resonated universally. I bought her CD as I have many of her others. Yes. There is a universality, a connection. She is a poet as well as a musician and performer. I keep listening to the track, "Rosetta", and I keep internalizing it. Other tracks may hit home with others. I first heard her live at the Kerrville Folk Festival a number of years ago. She was as genuine then as she is now as she is journeying through the "Middle Ages", another track. I wish I could share the way she does.
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Donald E. Gilliland
5.0 out of 5 stars Better Than Ever!
Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2018
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I let a friend of mine borrow my copy of this CD recently, him also being a longtime Mary Chapin Carpenter fan, and his take on it was the same as mine; she keeps getting better. Whether that is down to maturity, life experiences, or her sheer talent shining through, there is no arguing that is a very, very fine album. Close to a masterpiece? I won't argue with that. If you are a fan of this consistently great singer-songwriter, don't miss the chance to get this album too. Better than ever indeed!
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In the North
5.0 out of 5 stars This album is a joy and another of her hallmark storytelling albums.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 15, 2017
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This album is a joy and another of her hallmark storytelling albums. I have listened to it so many times and each time I seem to find new meaning and depth in her lyrics. Listen to "Livingstone" and I challenge you not to feel her pain and loss at driving to see Ben Bullington before he passed away. The narrative in this song is so strong - "I came to say goodbye and to hug you, but I wasn't brave enough to say that so I said "See you soon and I love you" I think you understood me way back from the very first time we ever sang our song..." Each time I listen to the song, I feel not only her loss but also the strength of her friendship and I am impressed by the way she can find words to express her pain and her friendship at the same time.
Listen to "The Middle Ages" and if you are over a certain age, you can identify with the imagery that she uses to describe being 17, ("brave and so full of nerve"), 35 ("makes us pause but we're undeterred") and now ("never say die and so we push on").
"The Blue Distance" describes her home in the Blue Ridge Mountains and is about friends and other people with whom she has a connection.
There are so many excellent tracks on the album, but I can understand why some people feel the album is "more of the same". If you want to listen to Mary Chapin as in previous albums - "Down at the Twist and Shout", "He Thinks He'll Keep Her" or similar, then this album is not for you. If however, you have grown older with Mary-Chapin and can accept that she has matured and changed, then I would very much recommend this album to you. I doubt any of us can really age "gracefully" but Mary-Chapin Carpenter seems to have the inside track on how to do it more than most of us. For me, I love to hear her songs and how she expresses the feelings and hopes we all have as we get older..... and I hope she keeps writing her songs and giving us her perspective for many years to come.
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Stirling Runyon
5.0 out of 5 stars A terrific set of songs by MCC
Reviewed in Australia on March 26, 2020
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I’ve always had a soft spot for MCC but stopped listening to her new albums some years ago; I now only listen to Come On Come On & Stones In The Road from time to time. Recently I heard this, thoroughly enjoyed it and bought a copy. It gets better with each listen. This is a terrific collection of songs beautifully arranged and performed. And her voice is as calming, warm and expressive as it ever was.
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michael doucette
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this truly good woman.
Reviewed in Canada on August 12, 2016
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I received a call on my cell-phone the other night.I did not recognize the number and was hesitant to answer it but I did.The lady on the line had a soft,slightly-sad lilt to her voice."Michael,she said,I'm going on tour and I would love you to join me.Throw a few things in a bag and pack your guitars.We'll be away for some time".---and then I woke up---.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Formato Vinile
Reviewed in Italy on May 23, 2016
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Bellissimo album per chi é del genere ovviamente..la registrazione in Vinile appena ascoltabile sicuramente deriva da un master digitale quindi presumo che il formato CD suoni meglio almeno spero.Peccato!Riassumendo
5 STELLE per L'album
1 STELLA per la registrazione in formato VINILE.
Per gli Audiofili e per chi ha buoni sistemi a due canali consiglio l'inversione di FASE per chi cè l'ha sul pre phono o preamplificatore..cambia notevolmente..
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Donna
5.0 out of 5 stars I love this album
Reviewed in Canada on September 23, 2017
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I love this album, Mary has such a beautiful voice and all her songs seem to express what I feel sometimes.
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