In a preview of her new album before release , the '' Boston Globe '' wrote , " Whether '' The Firewatcher 's Daughter '' continues the country-folk flirtation of 2012 's '' Bear Creek '' , returns to the warm adult songcraft of '' The Story '' and '' Give Up the Ghost '' , or explores some other direction entirely , she 's sure to bring emotional intelligence , thoughtful clarity , and , most importantly , the most arresting female voice in pop this side of Adele . I 'm betting on her . " “ We did n't make any demos . To me rock and roll is n't really a genre but more of recklessness or a risk , " Carlile told NPR . " The more something gets ironed out and sure of itself , the less it begins to rock somehow . That is what I think rock and roll is ... and it 's scary . " The preview track , " The Eye , " for which a video was released prior to the album , is a front-porch acoustic . The review from NPR Music said , " ' The Eye ' is exactly what it proclaims itself to be : a quiet breath in the midst of the album 's glorious storm . Rooted in Carlile 's love of both classic country and California pop , the song is the kind many other artists are going to want to cover . It will be hard to top the original , though ; it so eloquently highlights the telepathic connection Carlile shares with her longtime bandmates . A favorite on recent tours , ' The Eye ' is destined to become a centerpiece in Carlile 's catalog . " '' The Current '' reviewing the album wrote , " I thought she leaned too adult-contemporary for my tastes . Boy , was I wrong ! This might be her most rockin ' album to date . The album starts like a house afire : Carlile totally nails the vocal on the gospel influenced " Wherever is Your Heart , " and this one makes you realize just how good she is . When she sings , you 're a believer . She 'll have you singing along on the infectious " The Thing I Regret " . Maybe the biggest surprise on the album is " Mainstream Kid , " which shows some grit ! It 's as badass as Carlile has ever sounded . If you had Brandi Carlile pegged as an adult-contemporary softie , you might try again . Brandi Carlile and the Hanseroth twins show that they are n't afraid to rock out . The Firewatcher 's Daughter is a bold and welcome addition to her catalogue . " '' USA Today '' wrote , " The Firewatcher 's Daughter is an album with a big heart , one that responds with love , not fear . " Carlile got a nod in the Best Americana Album category for the 58th Annual Grammy Awards . This was her first nomination at the Grammys
58th Annual Grammy Awards
58th Annual Grammy Awards
The Firewatcher's Daughter