First time on vinyl! Both the CD and LP are remastered.
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 ("Wasteland of the Free") to working-class struggle ("Quality Time"), she gives voice to the disillusioned with searing honesty and soulful grit.
Also available from Iris DeMent:
My Life (30th Anniversary)
Infamous Angel (30th Anniversary)
