The Secret Sisters – You Don’t Own Me Anymore (Yellow vinyl)

With You Don’t Own Me Anymore, The Secret Sisters transformed adversity into artistry, delivering an album that feels both wounded and defiant. After being dropped by their label and filing for bankruptcy, Laura and Lydia Rogers channeled their setbacks into a collection of songs that ache with vulnerability but never wallow in self-pity. Produced by Brandi Carlile, the record strips away any lingering polish from their earlier work and leans harder into raw emotion, Appalachian roots, and gothic Americana. The vocal harmonies — always their signature — are tighter and more urgent, full of lived experience and steely resolve.

What gives the album its quiet power is the way it reframes pain as a source of strength. The songs shift between stories of heartbreak, resilience, and quiet rebellion, often feeling like they were passed down through generations. Rather than aiming for radio-friendly choruses, the Sisters lean into mood and moodiness, letting traditional instrumentation and haunted melodies do the heavy lifting. The result is a slow-burning triumph — intimate, sharply written, and emotionally grounded. It's the kind of album that doesn’t demand your attention, but rewards it deeply if you give it.

Reviews

“Their harmonies are angelic, but the lyrics cut like barbed wire. A stunning, lived-in record.” – NPR

“A masterstroke of storytelling and emotional clarity — this is the sound of survival.” – Paste Magazine

“Brandi Carlile’s production gives them space to bare their souls, and they seize it completely.” – Rolling Stone

“A haunting, redemptive album that quietly redefines what country music can be.” – The Line of Best Fit