Kathleen Edwards - Asking for Flowers

Edwards’ songs are compelling, character-rich short stories—think of her as the Alice Munro of Canadian pop. Previously, Edwards has crafted gritty police dramas like “In State” and “Six O’Clock News.” Here, she offers tales of draft dodgers (“Oil Man’s War”), childhood fears (“Scared at Night”) and a mother’s lessons to her daughter (the poignant “Run”). But Edwards is also adept at dealing with real-life subject matter: her stark song about a murdered Ontario woman, “Alicia Ross,” packs an emotional wallop.