Black Cadillac

Rosanne Cash’s latest, Black Cadillac, was written and recorded during a two-year period when the grim reaper claimed not only her dad but also her mother and stepmom. As you can imagine, it’s not exactly a laugh-riot. Amid folk-rock that ranges from spare to spirited, Cash examines her complicated relationships with her parents and the legacy they’ve left behind. The fact that she does this without turning Black Cadillac into sentimental mush is a tribute to her songwriting gifts.