Brandi Carlile Returning To Myself: Every song ranked from best to worst

Brandi Carlile has released a new album titled Returning to Myself. The complete album consists of ten songs, now available on streaming platforms. Speaking about the album, she wrote last month on social media:

"It’s just that it comes at a time where I’m reflecting and realizing that learning to stand alone is something that people are supposed to do when they’re young. Like skiing or chickenpox. That if we miss our chance when the pain tolerance is at its highest, we may never do it. Fine with me. I’d rather fight off “aloneness” forever."

The album is getting a lot of attention from music fans online. Let’s take a look at the songs, from the best ones to the least favorite.

Disclaimer: This article reflects the writer's personal opinions. Please share your thoughts on how you would rank the songs in the comment section below.

Ranking Brandi Carlile's Returning To Myself from best to worst

1) Human

The four-minute, twenty-second-long song has a smooth start, with Brandi gradually picking up the pace. The lyrics go:

"We're only human/ I just wanna feel my face in the sun/ I never really wanted to hurt anyone/ Forever only means we had a good run/ We don't need to know right now/ It's hard enough being human"

The end of the song combines heavy instrumentals with Brandi Carlile's vocals, making it a perfect track to vibe to.

2) Returning to Myself

The title track focuses more on her bare vocals and less on instrumentals. Brandi Carlile's voice is very soothing, with crisp notes and a high vocal range, making this song top our list.

3) A War With Time

Written from the perspective of someone reaching out to a loved one, the instrumentals, Brandi Carlile's vocals, and the rhythm all fit perfectly, earning it a spot in the top three.

4) Church & State

Church & State is a perfect song to vibe to because of its heavy instrumentals, and Brandi Carlile's vocals are amazing, making it stand out on the album. If you like songs with strong instrumentals, you’ll love this one.

5) You Without Me

This track highlights Brandi’s soothing and calming vocals, with a slight echo that sets it apart. The song moves from slow to fast in a pleasing way, keeping the focus on her voice, making it one of our top five favorites.

6) No One Knows Us

Starting with a joyful tune, the song talks about connection and staying close despite uncertainty. The instrumentals and Brandi Carlile’s crisp vocals complement each other well.

7) A Woman Oversees

This track is slightly different from the other songs, with minimal instruments and background vocals that highlight Brandi Carlile’s voice.

8) A Long Goodbye

The lyrics of the song go like this:

"Did you hear the one about the girl/ Who'd never seen a cactus tree?/ In her mind she traveled around the world/ But never saw a plane until seventeen"

While it’s a great song, the other stronger tracks on the album make this one rank slightly lower on our list.

9) Anniversary

The song talks about finding peace and letting go, turning an ordinary day into a fresh start. While it’s a great song, it ranks lower compared to the stronger tracks on the album.