Iris DeMent - Trackless Woods - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

The story of Spud Cannon charts the emotional journey of finding oneself with vignettes of rock and roll highs and lows interspersed throughout. Spud Cannon's third full-length, Good Kids Make Bad Apples, bristles with an immediacy inspired in-part by all-night, definitely-allowed recording sessions at the Vassar squash courts. Each song recorded in the Wall of Sound-style court are pure takes capturing the energy of the Spud Cannon live experience in it's purest form to date.

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 reissuing The Way I Should on CD. The album is remastered by Mike Westbrook of Material Mastering.

My Life, Americana trailblazer Iris DeMent's sophomore album, cemented her legacy as one of the nation's greatest living songwriters. Dedicated to her father, Patrick Shaw DeMent, who died in 1992, the album illustrates DeMent's razorsharp songwriting on originals like InchSweet Is the Melody,Inch InchNo Time to CryInch and the title track. The songs Inchare jewels of universal longingInch (Chicago Tribune) and Inchit is nearly impossible to exaggerate the beauty of these recordings.Inch (AllMusic). The album is being officially reissued for the first time for it's 30th anniversary, pressed on maroon color vinyl and remastered by Mike Westbrook of MW Audio.