Singer-songwriter Patton’s new album explores the complexities of personal growth, heartbreak, and societal tension. Through her honest and emotionally charged lyrics, Patton invites listeners to witness her journey of healing and self-discovery, showcasing her signature vocal range and eclectic musical style.
In her latest album, Patton delves into the complexities of life, love, and loss, offering a raw and honest reflection of her personal journey over the past two years. The album is less about sharing the music and more about the pains and triumphs she’d been through.“We all have our tribe of people,” Patton says. “There was a core group of people that knew what I was going through at this time of my life, and they truly helped carry me on the days I couldn’t do it myself.
They reminded me that I wasn’t alone. They gave me space to grieve, and they gave me space to create. They were there when I needed them.”Patton’s personal life has been marked by a significant transition: a separation from her husband of 12 years, after a period where they were considered a prominent duo in the Texas music scene. Acknowledging their separation, they emphasized their continued friendship. One of the songs on the album even touches upon this public split, a period where Patton found solace and support in her close-knit circle of friends. Many of these friends contributed their creative talents to the record. Brent Cobb, who previously name-dropped Patton and Eady on his 2023 single, co-wrote a song. Adam Hood also contributed a co-write. Fellow Texan Kelley Mickwee lent her vocal harmonies and co-wrote a song. The album was produced by Gordy Quist of the Band of Heathens (with Eady co-producing) and recorded in Austin at the Finishing School. Patton felt it was a natural choice to return to the same studio, but she opted for a different Heathen — keyboardist Trevor Nealon — to produce, marking a first for Nealon. Quist served as co-producer. The result is a diverse collection of songs that range in style from traditional country to Austin folk and blues. The title track, infused with Latino influence in its rhythm, showcases Patton’s signature vocals that bind the album together. Her vocals, characterized by lower harmonies compared to many of her contemporaries, demonstrate an expanded vocal range throughout the 10 tracks, unapologetically expressing a spectrum of emotions. Patton’s songwriting process involves a weekly songwriting group that utilizes prompts, providing inspiration for most of the songs on the album. The backdrop of her separation from Eady inevitably influences the album, and she acknowledges addressing these feelings from the outset. “I was going through a big transition in my life,” she says, “going through a divorce that I wasn’t expecting. That’s definitely heard in the writing, and probably the production. It’s about growing up, and putting a different lens on things.”The album wastes no time in revealing Patton’s raw emotions. The opening track, “What Is Done Will Be Repeated,” is characterized by its layered backbeat and prominent keys, blending elements of Band of Heathens and classic Anne Murray while Patton remains the focal point in the chorus, singing, “Beauty from the ashes means that we cannot outlast this/we were only ever dust after all.” This song, however, isn't a personal reflection but rather an observation of the prevalent political climate. “I wrote that song on a day where there was a very politically tense climate, and there were some changes being made that affected a big mass of people,” Patton says. “I’m not a very political person, but this just felt yucky. My happy place is on my porch, and I just took my guitar out to the porch, and I thought about how in the last eight or so years, we have all just progressively gotten more bitchy with one another. “I wanted to say, ‘Look, this has been going on forever. History truly repeats itself in one way or another. If you just take a deep breath, what is done will be repeated.’ So, I just keep holding out hope that it’s going to settle down and get back to the good days for a little bit.” The co-write with Cobb, “Let It Rise,” takes a more introspective approach to processing feelings in the context of watching heated political debates on television and recognizing a shrinking circle of like-minded individuals.Patton says she is a huge fan of Cobb's work and reached out to him after feeling the song's direction aligned with his style. They completed it together over Zoom
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