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Like Infamous Angel, My Life opens on a light note, which is hardly adequate preparation for the emotional turbulence that follows. The album is dedicated to Iris Dement's father, who passed away prior to its release, and although there are some scattered moments of joy here, they are largely absorbed by a collection of songs dealing with primal anguish and longing. DeMent's writing has hardened a bit, producing her most mature and encompassing song in "No Time to Cry," which serves as an anchor for the album's rich sentimentality and is also an indication, in its social obsessions, of the direction her next album would take. Elsewhere, DeMent's songcraft remains exceptional but, as before, the true magic is in her voice, which imbues even the simplest songs with perfect, pure emotion. Highlights include Maybelle Carter's "Troublesome Waters," "Easy's Gettin' Harder Every Day," and a terrific rendition of Lefty Frizzell's "Mom and Dad's Waltz." The gorgeous title track closes the album, a piano-cello duet that is one of her most moving performances. For those who appreciate DeMent's rough-hewn voice, it is nearly impossible to exaggerate the beauty of these recordings.
© Jim Smith /TiVo
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Iris DeMent, Composer, MainArtist - JIM ROONEY, Producer - Songs of Iris (ASCAP), MusicPublisher
1994 Yep Roc Records 1993 Yep Roc Records
Iris DeMent, Composer, MainArtist - JIM ROONEY, Producer - Songs of Iris (ASCAP), MusicPublisher
1994 Yep Roc Records 1993 Yep Roc Records
Iris DeMent, Composer, MainArtist - JIM ROONEY, Producer - Songs of Iris (ASCAP), MusicPublisher
1994 Yep Roc Records 1993 Yep Roc Records
Iris DeMent, Composer, MainArtist - JIM ROONEY, Producer - Songs of Iris (ASCAP), MusicPublisher
1994 Yep Roc Records 1993 Yep Roc Records
Iris DeMent, Composer, MainArtist - JIM ROONEY, Producer - Songs of Iris (ASCAP), MusicPublisher
1994 Yep Roc Records 1993 Yep Roc Records
Iris DeMent, MainArtist - JIM ROONEY, Producer - Maybelle Carter, E.J. Carter, Dixie Deen, Composer - 1964 Peermusic III Ltd. (BMI), MusicPublisher
1994 Yep Roc Records 1964 Yep Roc Records
Iris DeMent, MainArtist - Lefty Frizzell, Composer - JIM ROONEY, Producer - 1951 APRS (BMI), MusicPublisher
1994 Yep Roc Records 1951 Yep Roc Records
Iris DeMent, Composer, MainArtist - JIM ROONEY, Producer - Songs of Iris (ASCAP), MusicPublisher
1994 Yep Roc Records 1993 Yep Roc Records
Iris DeMent, Composer, MainArtist - JIM ROONEY, Producer - Songs of Iris (ASCAP), MusicPublisher
1994 Yep Roc Records 1993 Yep Roc Records
Iris DeMent, Composer, MainArtist - JIM ROONEY, Producer - Songs of Iris (ASCAP), MusicPublisher
1994 Yep Roc Records 1993 Yep Roc Records
Album review
Like Infamous Angel, My Life opens on a light note, which is hardly adequate preparation for the emotional turbulence that follows. The album is dedicated to Iris Dement's father, who passed away prior to its release, and although there are some scattered moments of joy here, they are largely absorbed by a collection of songs dealing with primal anguish and longing. DeMent's writing has hardened a bit, producing her most mature and encompassing song in "No Time to Cry," which serves as an anchor for the album's rich sentimentality and is also an indication, in its social obsessions, of the direction her next album would take. Elsewhere, DeMent's songcraft remains exceptional but, as before, the true magic is in her voice, which imbues even the simplest songs with perfect, pure emotion. Highlights include Maybelle Carter's "Troublesome Waters," "Easy's Gettin' Harder Every Day," and a terrific rendition of Lefty Frizzell's "Mom and Dad's Waltz." The gorgeous title track closes the album, a piano-cello duet that is one of her most moving performances. For those who appreciate DeMent's rough-hewn voice, it is nearly impossible to exaggerate the beauty of these recordings.
© Jim Smith /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 10 track(s)
- Total length: 00:42:30
- Main artists: Iris DeMent
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Yep Roc Records
- Genre: Blues/Country/Folk Country
1994 Yep Roc Records 1993 Yep Roc Records
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