Chuck Strangers - A Forsaken Lover's Plea - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

With The Way I Should, Iris DeMent stepped boldly into new territory, delivering a collection that balanced her fierce lyrical conviction with tender vulnerability. Released in 1996, this third studio album from the revered Americana singer-songwriter expanded on her folk and country roots, blending sharp political commentary with deeply personal storytelling.Backed by a fuller, more contemporary sound and featuring collaborations with legends like Delbert McClinton and Mark Knopfler, DeMent doesn't shy away from weighty topics. From government corruption (InchWasteland of the FreeInch) to working-class struggle (InchQuality TimeInch), she gives voice to the disillusioned with searing honesty and soulful grit.Yet for all it's pointed critique, The Way I Should is just as powerful in it's quieter moments. Songs like InchWhen My Mornin' Comes AroundInch and InchKeep Me GodInch shimmer with grace, hope, and an unwavering moral compass. DeMent's unmistakable voice anchors every track with a sense of authenticity that's rare and resonant.The Way I Should is a fearless statement from a singular voice in American music. Timeless in message and rich in heart, it remains one of DeMent's most compelling and relevant works.In celebration of the album's 30th anniversary, Yep Roc Records is pressing The Way I Should on vinyl for the first time. The album is remastered by Mike Westbrook of Material Mastering.

Jessica Simpson's star has only continued to shine during her 10+ year career as she has become an icon in music, fashion and entertainment. With the of her second Christmas album, HAPPY CHRISTMAS, she lends her unforgettable vocal talent to the most beloved Christmas classics creating versions that will warm the heart and home during the cold holiday season. Jessica will be synonymous with the Christmas season this year as she will be seen and heard consistently throughout the coming months at every major holiday telecast and talk show from Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade all the way through New Year's Eve.

Green Vinyl. Inch... too G to take a knee, still I gave you all of me.InchA pivotal force in the early '10s NYC rap revival, now LA-based rapper and producer Chuck Strangers steps into the limelight on new solo LP A Forsaken Lover's Plea.The album sounds markedly rich, candid rhymes bolstered by a slew of guest producers-including The Alchemist, Animoss and Strangers himself. Chuck's own production feels current without ditching it's previous homeliness, a seamless compliment to his honest, lived-in raps. A collection of fellow New York rap torchbearers lace the album with guest verses, including Pro Era comrade Joey Bada$$ & Flatbush Zombies' Erick the Architect.Strangers' tangled romance with hip-hop is the crux of the project-the culmination of a decade's unwavering dedication to his craft, with it's lofty highs, inevitable lows, and lessons of humility and patience.Mixed by Trevor WrightMastered by ZerohArt direction & design by Commission StudioPhotography by Jack McKain