Name: The Ghosts of Highway 20
Brand: Lucinda Williams

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H2003

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Limited edition

Release date

2016-02-05

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Sales:8.875

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083832192617

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

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Lucinda Williams

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Thirty Tigers

Lucinda Williams is an American rock, folk, blues, and country music singer and songwriter. Born on January 26, 1953 in Lake Charles, Louisiana, USA, she began recording albums in the late 1970s and early 1980s with a traditional country and blues sound. Despite receiving little attention from radio or the media during this time, her self-titled album released in 1988 brought her into the spotlight. With a unique blend of genres and heartfelt lyrics, Lucinda Williams has become a respected figure in the music industry.

Throughout her career, Lucinda Williams has showcased her versatility as an artist by exploring various musical styles. Her powerful vocals combined with introspective songwriting have earned her critical acclaim and a dedicated fan base. Known for capturing raw emotions through her music, she continues to create soulful melodies that resonate with listeners.

As the daughter of a renowned poet Miller Williams, Lucinda's artistic talent runs deep within her family roots. Drawing inspiration from personal experiences and societal observations, she crafts songs that touch upon universal themes of love, loss, and resilience.

​Williams stretches fearlessly here, experimenting with jazzy vocal phrasing that's reminiscent of Van Morrison's more adventurous offerings, and giving full voice to her literary side - which has its roots in childhood encounters with Flannery O'Connor (who her late father called his "greatest teacher"). The most dramatic example of that freewheeling spirit arrives at the close of the album - in the form of the 13-minute "Faith and Grace," a churning groove powered by the drumming of Jamaican legend Carlton "Santa" Davis (best known for his work with the late Peter Tosh) and Jamaican hand drummer Ras Michael, whose haunting vocals add to the track's intensity.

The Ghosts of Highway 20

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