Name: Natalie Merchant
Brand: Natalie Merchant

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7559795717

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2014-05-05

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Supplier GB

Warner Music Group

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Standard:20

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0075597957174

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Natalie Merchant

Genre GB

Singer Songwriter

Label GB

Nonesuch

Natalie Merchant is an American singer, born on October 26, 1963 in Jamestown, New York. With a career spanning several decades, she has established herself as a prominent figure in the music industry. Known for her soulful and emotive vocals, Natalie's unique style blends elements of folk, rock, and pop. Her thought-provoking lyrics often touch upon social and political issues, making her music both captivating and impactful. Whether performing as a solo artist or with the band 10,000 Maniacs, Natalie continues to captivate audiences with her powerful voice and heartfelt performances.

Nonesuch is a US record label that was created in 1964 as a budget label for classical releases. It eventually expanded to include adventurous music from around the globe and world-premiere recordings of contemporary composers. Nonesuch has gone through various ownership changes over the years, including being acquired by Warner Communications in 1970 and becoming a sub-label of Warner Bros. Records in 2004.

Under the leadership of Jac Holzman, Nonesuch was established as a budget label for classical releases licensed from large record companies in Britain and France. Designed by Bill Harvey, the packaging emphasized affordability with releases marketed as "Recordings at the Price of a Quality Paperback."

In 1970, Nonesuch became part of Warner Communications (Kinney/WEA) and continued to release music under its own name along with other Elektra-based labels like Elektra and Asylum Records. The merger between Elektra and Atlantic labels in 2004 resulted in Nonesuch becoming a sub-label of Warner Bros. Records within the Warner Music Group.

Natalie Merchant's new self-titled album is the multi-platinum singer's sixth solo collection, and her first of entirely original songs in 13 years. This self-produced album is the work of a mature artist with a clear and distinctive voice. Long appreciated for the depth and substance of her writing, Merchant has never shied away from weighty themes or subjects for her lyrics. She describes the new release as informed "by experience and keen observation," dealing with issues of "love gained and lost, regret, denial, surrender, greed, destructiveness, defeat, and occasional triumph." Combining three decades of experience in song writing and album making, Merchant's production style is nuanced and pure. Her voice is framed by a balanced blend of electric and acoustic sound throughout with musicianship of exceptional quality. String, brass, and woodwind arrangements mingle with Hammond organ and electric guitar improvisations.  Players include John Medeski, Shawn Pelton, Clark Gayton, Uri Sharlin, Jesse Murphy, Erik Della Penna, Gabriel Gordon, and guest vocalists Simi Stone, Elizabeth Mitchell and gospel singer Corliss Stafford.   

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