Dement, Iris - The Way I Should (30th Anniv)

1 When My Mornin' Comes Around
2 There's a Wall in Washington
3 Wasteland of the Free
4 I'll Take My Sorrow Straight
5 This Kind of Happy
6 The Way I Should
7 Letter to Mom
8 Keep Me God
9 Quality Time
10 Walkin' Home
11 Trouble (With Delbert McClinton)

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. Merle Haggard lends his iconic voca

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