Name: Delta Momma Blues
Brand: Townes Van Zandt

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

FP10882LP

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Colour

Black

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

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Format detail

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2008-10-14

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Orchard

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

767981108810

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Total Cap

Black LP

Artist

Townes Van Zandt

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Label US

Fat Possum

Cheap Thrills

Townes Van Zandt was a renowned folk music singer-songwriter, performer, and poet. Born on March 7, 1944 in Fort Worth, Texas, he left an indelible mark on the music industry with his heartfelt lyrics and soulful melodies.
Throughout his career, Townes Van Zandt captivated audiences with his raw and authentic storytelling. His songs delved into themes of love, loss, and the human condition, resonating deeply with listeners from all walks of life.
Tragically, Townes Van Zandt passed away on January 1, 1997 due to cardiac arrhythmia at his home in Smyrna, Tennessee. Despite his untimely death, his musical legacy lives on as a testament to his immense talent and profound impact on the folk music genre.

180 gram vinyl on fat possum. the soul-shattering darker songs are contrasted more than usual here by some light-hearted country / bluesy tunes like the traditional 'ffv,' the hank williams-styled title tune and the good-humored honky tonker 'turnstyled, junkpiled.' van zandt saves the harder stuff for later. the album closes with a trio of uncompromisingly bleak masterpieces. 'where i lead me' is probably his first recorded 'rock' tune, with van zandt surveying the grievous situation of the hapless folks around him as well as himself, over an effective, driving beat. 'rake,' written in classic folk ballad form with elegant poetic language, chronicles the tragic decline of a former ladies' man over minor-key acoustic strumming and haunting string section. the album closes with one of van zandt's best tunes, the anti-anthem to existential-tinged depression 'nothin'.

Delta Momma Blues

Music US

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