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Paula Cole's Rebel Spirit Ignites 'This Fire' Album
11 Oct
Summary
- Paula Cole embraced her rebellious side for the 'This Fire' album.
- The album has sold over two million copies and earned seven Grammy nominations.
- Cole won Best New Artist at the Grammys for her work.
Singer Paula Cole, now 58, is reflecting on her 1996 album "This Fire," released thirty years ago. She describes her twenties as a time of rebellion and self-discovery, a stark contrast to her upbringing as a "repressed, goody-two-shoes." This newfound freedom allowed her to "explode" creatively, leading to the iconic "This Fire."
The album has since achieved double platinum status, selling over two million copies. It spawned hits like "Where Have All the Cowboys Gone?" and "I Don't Want to Wait," which later became the theme for "Dawson's Creek." The album earned seven Grammy nominations, with Cole winning Best New Artist.
Cole is currently working on her latest project, "Sonic Memoir: Demos 1989-1998," which features extensive unreleased material. This process has allowed her to reconnect with her younger, wilder self and appreciate the social and political consciousness present in her earlier songwriting, recognizing music's power for both personal therapy and societal impact.
