Merchant, Natalie - Tigerlily (Mobile Fidelity, Numbered, Limited Edition, 180 Gram, 45 RPM, 2LP) BLUNB003048601.1

Merchant, Natalie - Tigerlily (Mobile Fidelity, Numbered, Limited Edition, 180 Gram, 45 RPM, 2LP) BLUNB003048601.1True to its title, Tigerlily balances fierceness and delicacy, creating a rare span of emotional territory. Listening to Tigerlily, a distinct songwriter's voice emerges, one which possesses strength and vulnerability. The lyrics are personal, the arrangements stark and sparse. All in all a pleasant, very beautiful voice, lyrics to savor, and some magic. Originally released in 1995, Tigerlily still sounds as fresh as it did then. Natalie froze time

' a crowd of 20

English Oceans

Born Under A Bad Sign with all-analog mastering from the original tapes by Jeff Powell at Take Out Vinyl

and writing funny

Stereo mixes of the influential UK ‘60s band (produced by Shel Talmy -- The Who

13 Mermaid Bar

releasing the thought that have been holding us down

but it's evident close-vested autobiographical premise is what helps make it universal: It's the icon singing through tears

as well as writing and producing hits for Dee Dee Warwick

is a unique songwriter who didn’t take the traditional country artist path

Like on THE ARCHANDROID

who decided to give them "Manic Monday"