{"product_id":"dement-iris-the-way-i-should-30th-anniv","title":"Dement, Iris - The Way I Should (30th Anniv)","description":"\u003cp\u003e1 When My Mornin' Comes Around\u003cbr\u003e\n2 There's a Wall in Washington\u003cbr\u003e\n3 Wasteland of the Free\u003cbr\u003e\n4 I'll Take My Sorrow Straight\u003cbr\u003e\n5 This Kind of Happy\u003cbr\u003e\n6 The Way I Should\u003cbr\u003e\n7 Letter to Mom\u003cbr\u003e\n8 Keep Me God\u003cbr\u003e\n9 Quality Time\u003cbr\u003e\n10 Walkin' Home\u003cbr\u003e\n11 Trouble (With Delbert McClinton)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBacked 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\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eImages are not of the exact item for sale and are provided as a reference through Discogs or our distributors. Please ask us if you have any specific questions about the item listed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"22 Sound Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49116149186788,"sku":"634457208391","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/3197\/7444\/files\/MTAtNzc4NC5qcGVn.jpg?v=1788645048","url":"https:\/\/22soundrecords.com\/products\/dement-iris-the-way-i-should-30th-anniv","provider":"22 Sound Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}