The title of Tift Merritt’s third record could be a metaphor for its unique musical geography, a territory equidistant between Memphis, Nashville and Laurel Canyon. This new sound is far removed from the neo-traditionalist twang of Merritt’s early work, or the energized soul of her last release, the Grammy-nominated “Tambourine.”
In the album’s title song, “Another [...]
Archive for March 26th, 2008
Tift Merritt’s Journey to “Another Country”
March 26, 2008Local Rhythms – Dreaming of June
March 26, 2008The net effect of winter has my brain feeling like a frost-heaved road. I’ve had one or two glimpses of my lawn since November, and a few 40-degree days strung together make me punch-drunk.
Let the temperature cross 50, and I’m hallucinating cabanas and boat drinks.
Sunday’s bright sky got me thinking about summer music. [...]
