Introducing the re-issue of Hannah Aldridge's critically acclaimed debut album, "Razor Wire" - a haunting
exploration of love, loss, and rebellion. Growing up in the heart of Muscle Shoals, Alabama, Aldridge's
music is a reckoning between her Southern upbringing and the quest for identity beyond it. With a voice
both gritty and melodic, she weaves tales of struggle and self-discovery that resonate with listeners.
This 10 Year Anniversary re-issue invites you to rediscover Aldridge's early work, where each track
soothes like a lullaby and cuts like a whip.
Hannah Aldridge's musical roots run deep. Cultivated on the muddy banks of Muscle Shoals with music and
Alabama as her birthright, her journey is one of reconciling her Southern upbringing with a lifelong quest to carve
out her own identity. Through her captivating songwriting, Aldridge navigates the delicate balance between
rebellion and self-discovery, crafting records that resonate with the soothing comfort of a lullaby and the striking
impact of a whip crack. With a voice equal parts gritty and melodic, the emerging artist took to the road,
entertaining crowds in ten countries and three continents with her acclaimed debut album 'Razor Wire', an album
born from the depths of personal turmoil. Reflecting on the genesis of 'Razor Wire,' Hannah shares,
- "It's the most raw and honest record I've ever done. It was written during one of the hardest times of my life in a
moment of total darkness. I had no idea that anyone would ever even hear those songs, so they were written with
complete honesty."
Recorded at Nashville's esteemed Welcome to 1979 studio, 'Razor Wire' benefited from the collaboration of
esteemed musicians and producers, including Chris Mara, Brad Pemberton, Andrew Higley, The 400 Unit,
and Dylan Leblanc. More than just an album, 'Razor Wire' a journey back to moments that shaped Aldridge into
the person and artist she is today. "I listen back to these songs and still relate to them the same way I did when I
wrote them," she shares. "I can find that place they were written from and transport myself back to that bedroom
with my guitar, my dog, and my 5-year-old son, remembering those days like a razor blade that shaped me into
who I am today."
Following the success of her sophomore album, 'Gold Rush,' Hannah embarked on a collaboration with Swedish
Boutique-Label Icons Creating Evil Art, resulting in the beautifully captured live album, 'Live in Black and
White.' In 2023, she released her third studio album, 'Dream of America,' a highly collaborative project that
resonated deeply within the Southern Gothic and Dark Americana scenes. Now, in celebration of the 10-year
anniversary of her debut album, Hannah Aldridge presents a deluxe version of 'Razor Wire,' featuring two
additional digital tracks and a reimagined release on vinyl and CD with new cover art by Amanda Chapman.
This milestone release marks a decade of musical exploration and growth, inviting listeners to rediscover the
transformative power of Aldridge's music.
