Rockinghorse

Released in 1992 as the highly anticipated follow-up to her multi-platinum debut, Rockinghorse finds Alannah Myles deepening her sonic palette. While her self-titled debut was anchored by the massive success of 'Black Velvet', Rockinghorse is a more cohesive and ambitious artistic statement. Produced by David Tyson, the album leans heavily into a '90s interpretation of blues-rock, incorporating elements of art-pop and heartland rock. The lead single, 'Song Instead of a Kiss', showcased a more theatrical and vulnerable side of Myles, reaching number one in Canada and demonstrating her growth as a songwriter. The album earned a Grammy nomination for Best Rock Vocal Performance, Female, cementing her status as a premier rock vocalist of the era. Despite being less commercially explosive than its predecessor in the US, it is often cited by critics and fans as her most mature and musically rich work, featuring contributions from top-tier session musicians and a more nuanced approach to production that has aged remarkably well.