The Winner (album)
| The Winner | ||||
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| Released | April 20, 2010 | |||
| Recorded | 2009–2010 | |||
| Genres | Indie folk, folk rock | |||
| Length | 46:18 | |||
| Label | Shrimp Records | |||
| Producer | Michael Trent | |||
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The Winner is the second album by Michael Trent, released on April 20, 2010, through Shrimp Records.
Critial reception
The album received positive reviews from regional and independent music outlets. The Charleston City Paper praised the 11-song collection as a "twangy mix of melodic country, Americana, and pop-rock, with additional vocals from wife and bandmate Cary Ann Hearst", highlighting the vocals of Cary Ann Hearst.[1]
Critical legacy
Although the album did not achieve mainstream commercial distribution, it received critical acclaim from regional and independent music outlets, who praised it as an "excellent solo album" with a lasting impact on the local Americana scene.[2]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Michael Trent.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "The Winner" | 4:32 |
| 2. | "Tell the Truth" | 2:52 |
| 3. | "Complicated Type" | 5:13 |
| 4. | "Kitchen - Hallway" | 4:03 |
| 5. | "Daily Routine" | 3:54 |
| 6. | "Splintered Fence" | 4:47 |
| 7. | "Bad Luck" | 3:32 |
| 8. | "All Or Nuthin'" | 3:08 |
| 9. | "All Those Words" | 5:52 |
| 10. | "L Bird" | 3:54 |
| 11. | "When I..." | 4:36 |
| Total length: | 46:18 | |
References
- ↑ "Trent's a Winner". Charleston City Paper. Retrieved July 8, 2026.
- ↑ "Shovels & Rope: Married couple scores on Heatseekers chart". Billboard.com. August 20, 2012. Retrieved July 22, 2026.
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