Natalie Merchant, Keep Your Courage, 2023 on Nonesuch

Merchant’s first collection of new work since 2014’s self-titled album – in between she did some releases of new versions of existing songs.

I love everything Natalie Merchant touches – she’s a great singer, songwriter, performer, and all around human. A model for the independent artist who keeps her ability to do what she wants

My copy—direct from Barnes & Noble—is the “B&N Exclusive” version on transparent gold vinyl. (These are available from other retailers outside the US, but exclusive in the US).

Amanda Shires, Take It Like a Man, 2022 on ATO Records

Eighth solo LP from Amanda Shires, recorded at RCA Studio B in Nashville. I’m cautious not to read any songwriter too literally or autobiographically, but it is hard not to (now) read this as foreshadowing her divorce from Jason Isbell, making it part of a group of records about the dissolution of their marriage.

Guests include fellow Highwomen Natalie Hemby and Maren Morris, Isbell, producer Lawrence Rothman, Jimbo Hart (of the 400 Unit), and Fred Eltringham.

My copy—from a Barnes & Noble—is the “B&N Exclusive” on seaglass vinyl, with a fold-out lyrics sheet/poster.

Black Pumas, Chronicles of a Diamond, 2023 on ATO

Sophomore album from Black Pumas – following up the giant success of their self-titled debut in 2019 with “Colors” which was a bit inescapable (and brilliant).

Doesn’t get as much attention as the debut – the dreaded sophomore slump – but I think it is every bit as good an album.

My copy, via Barnes & Noble, is a limited edition pressing on red & gold split vinyl, with an included postcard. (It can be surprising what you can find in Barnes & Noble, which I don’t normally think of as a record store but gets some good pressings).

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Tori Amos, Unde the Pink, 1994 on Atlantic

Amos’ sophomore album every bit as compelling and memorable as her debut Little Earthquakes. Very much also on repeat throughout the Eckman household in the 1990s – I can still sing every word of many of these songs: Pretty Good Year, God, Past the Mission, The Waitress, Cornflake Girl. Whenever I find myself in an awkward situation I may just break into “I think it’s perfectly clear, we’re in the wrong band . . . ”

Produced by Eric Rosse and recorded at Westlake in LA and The Fishhouse, a studio built in Taos NM by Rosse and Amos just for this album.

My copy is a 2021 reissue – a 2xLP on pink translucent vinyl manufactured by Rhino, which was (in the US at least) a Barnes & Noble exclusive (outside the US it was sold in other retailers). Not a gatefold, but otherwise a quality pressing and package.

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Tori Amos, Little Earthquakes, 1992 on Atlantic

Tori Amos’ debut album from 1992. I had this CD (and Under the Pink) on constant repeat through graduate school – happy to finally get a copy on vinyl.

What an amazing album – still gives me chills 30+ years later. “Me and a Gun” of course, but also “Silent All These Years,” “China,” “Precious Things,” and “Crucify” – so many powerful songs and what a sequence!

My copy is the Barnes & Noble exclusive (at least in the US – was sold in other retailers internationally) 2023 2xLP reissue and remaster on translucent green (“coke bottle clear”) vinyl.

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