Name: Sweet Western Sound
Brand: Tanya Tucker

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

FAN1966

Colour

Black

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-09-08

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Universal

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

0888072481961

Total Cap

9999

Black LP

7248195

2023-06-02

0888072481954

Artist

Tanya Tucker

Genre GB

Country / Americana

Label GB

Fantasy

Tanya Tucker is an American country singer, born on October 10, 1958 in Seminole, Texas. With a career spanning over five decades, she has become one of the most influential voices in country music. Known for her distinctive vocals and emotive performances, Tanya has captivated audiences around the world.

Her music draws inspiration from various genres including rock and roll, pop, and gospel. Tanya's powerful voice and heartfelt lyrics have earned her numerous accolades throughout her career. She has released multiple chart-topping albums and singles that have resonated with fans of all ages.

Often compared to iconic performers such as Barbara Mandrell, Pam Tillis, The Judds, Lorrie Morgan, Ricky Van Shelton, K.T. Oslin, Patty Loveless and many others - *Tanya Tucker* continues to be a trailblazer in the country music industry. Her timeless songs touch the hearts of listeners across generations and solidify her status as a true legend.

Fantasy Records, established in San Francisco, California in 1949 by Max and Sol Weiss, is a renowned music label with a rich history. From their first artist, *Dave Brubeck*, to the iconic *Creedence Clearwater Revival*, Fantasy has been at the forefront of American rock 'n' roll. Under the leadership of Saul Zaentz and Ralph Kaffel, Fantasy expanded its influence by acquiring catalogs from prestigious jazz independents like Prestige and Riverside. The label's acquisitions also included legendary independent labels such as Stax Records and Specialty.

With an extensive catalog that spans various genres including acid jazz, folk, blues, and classic jazz, Fantasy's reissue programs have set industry standards. Their commitment to high-quality roots-based music led to the acquisition of labels like Takoma and Kicking Mule. Alongside their reissue programs, Fantasy maintains an active recording roster featuring esteemed artists such as *Sonny Rollins*, *Eric Alexander*, *Jimmy Scott*, and many others.

In 2004, Fantasy merged with Concord Records under the name Concord Music Group. While some operations remain in Berkeley, California, the label is now headquartered in Beverly Hills. Notably, John Fogerty from Creedence Clearwater Revival re-signed with Fantasy after leaving it decades earlier.

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Highlighting their best musical memories, tracks and most importantly, albums which defined the past 12 months, we once again invite our staff (an ever-growing team of music aficionados) to share their personal album picks of 2023. An introduction to some real gems you most certainly won't regret discovering, highly complementary to our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.roughtrade.com/en-gb/collection/albums-of-the-year-2023">Albums of the Year list&nbsp;</a>with their varied styles and adventurous nature.

Staff Picks of the Year 2023

At her core, Tanya Tucker has always been the consummate storyteller. Elevating life’s messiness into art is her singular gift and the legendary country music artist has the accomplishments, and the scar tissue, to show for it. Now comes the next chapter in Tanya’s own remarkable story,&nbsp;Sweet Western Sound - a probing song-cycle that reflects on the unintended consequences, fraught relationships, and well-earned independence she’s fought for her entire life.

Produced once again by Brandi Carlile and Shooter Jennings and recorded at Sunset Sound and NightBird Studios in Hollywood,&nbsp;Sweet Western Sound&nbsp;is Tanya’s first album of new music since 2019’s 2X-Grammy winning,&nbsp;While I’m Livin’, the re-introduction that revitalized her career and brought her music to a new generation of fans. While that album’s stripped-down, singer-songwriter approach leaned toward the acoustic side,&nbsp;Sweet Western Sound’s framework (aided by Trina Shoemaker’s brilliant mix) is more muscular, evoking, at times, the vintage West Coast country-rock productions of the 70’s and 80’s.

Likewise, with writers that include Brandi, Shooter, Bernie Taupin (!), Phil and Tim Hanseroth, JT Nero, Billy Don Burns, Craig Dillingham, and crucially Tanya herself,&nbsp;Sweet Western Sound’s&nbsp;cache of incisive story-songs are built to last.

Sweet Western Sound 

Music GB

Discover Sweet Western Sound by Tanya Tucker. Available in CD and LP formats. A captivating album that reflects on life's messiness and independence. Label: Fantasy.