Mary Chapin Carpenter – Stones in the Road Exclusive Limited Tiger’s Eye

Released in 1994, Stones in the Road marks a pivotal moment in Mary Chapin Carpenter’s career—her first album to top the Billboard Country Albums chart and a bold step into more introspective, socially conscious songwriting. Known for her poetic lyricism and warm, folk-inflected voice, Carpenter had already carved out a space in the American roots scene with earlier albums like Come On Come On. But Stones in the Road deepened her palette, blending personal reflection with political commentary, and pairing acoustic intimacy with lush, layered arrangements.

The album opens with the soaring optimism of “Why Walk When You Can Fly,” setting the tone for a journey that’s both inward and outward. “Shut Up and Kiss Me,” the album’s most commercially successful single, won her a Grammy and remains a fan favorite for its playful defiance. But it’s the quieter moments—like “John Doe No. 24,” a haunting tribute to an unidentified man in a mental institution, or “This Is Love,” a six-minute meditation on vulnerability—that reveal Carpenter’s gift for storytelling with compassion and clarity.

This exclusive Tiger’s Eye vinyl edition brings new warmth to the album’s sonic textures, making it a must-have for collectors and newcomers alike. Whether you’re drawn to the folk-rock shimmer of “House of Cards” or the bittersweet nostalgia of “The End of My Pirate Days,” this pressing invites deep listening and reflection.

Mary Chapin Carpenter – Stones in the Road Exclusive Limited Edition Tiger’s Eye Color Vinyl 2x LP Record

Tracklist

Disc – 1

1. Why Walk When You Can Fly
2. House of Cards
3. Stones in the Road
4. A Keeper for Every Flame
5. Tender When I Want to Be
6. Shut Up and Kiss Me
7. The Last Word
8. The End of My Pirate Days
9. John Doe No. 24

Disc – 2

1. Jubilee
2. Outside Looking In
3. Where Time Stands Still
4. This Is Love
5. Shut Up and Kiss Me [Live]
6. This Shirt [Live]
7. The Last Word [Live]
8. Stones in the Road [Live]