Bobbie Gentry's The Delta Sweete Revisited
Mercury Rev · 2019
42 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock
A lush, dreamy reimagining of Southern Americana wrapped in ethereal instrumentation and haunting vocals.
Why this album works
This album is notable for its critical acclaim, receiving praise for how it modernized Gentry's classic work while maintaining its emotional depth. It also helped revive interest in Bobbie Gentry's music, introducing her storytelling style to a new generation and highlighting her impact on the Americana genre.
- Best for
- steady pacing with gradual climax ethereal soundscapes for deep listening haunting vocals for reflective moods
- Context
- In 2019, Mercury Rev was revisiting their roots with 'Bobbie Gentry's The Delta Sweete Revisited,' a tribute to the legendary singer-songwriter Bobbie Gentry. This album came nearly two decades after their acclaimed release 'All Is Dream' in 2001, marking a significant return to form that showcased their evolving sound while paying homage to Gentry's influence on alternative rock.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Linkin Park· Green Day· Beck· Moby· Nine Inch Nails· R.E.M.· Tori Amos· Sonic Youth
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Okolona River Bottom Band 4:36
- 2 Big Boss Man Standout 3:24
- 3 Reunion 2:21
- 4 Parchman Farm Standout 3:47
- 5 Mornin' Glory 3:22
- 6 Sermon 4:31
- 7 Tobacco Road 2:51
- 8 Penduli Pendulum 3:10
- 9 Jessye' Lisabeth 3:04
- 10 Refractions 2:28
- 11 Courtyard 3:31
- 12 Ode to Billie Joe Standout 5:37
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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