"It's Only Gravity That Makes Wearing A Crown Painful" is a stunning album that showcases the talents of Jim Connolly and The Gove County String Quartet, along with the enchanting vocals of Anna Abbey. The album features a unique blend of folk, country, and Americana music, with each track offering a different story and emotion.
The album opens with "Gravity," a hauntingly beautiful track that sets the tone for the rest of the album. Anna Abbey's vocals are simply mesmerizing, and the string arrangements by The Gove County String Quartet add an ethereal quality to the music.
The album's standout track is "The Ballad of Mary O'Hara," a heart-wrenching tale of a young woman's struggle to survive in a harsh and unforgiving world. The combination of Jim Connolly's lyrics and Anna Abbey's emotive vocals make for a truly unforgettable listening experience.
Other standout tracks include "The River," a gentle and soothing ballad that showcases the beauty of Jim Connolly's songwriting, and "The Last Dance," a melancholic track that perfectly captures the bittersweet feeling of saying goodbye.