What makes Bobbie Gentry's The Delta Sweete Revisited by Mercury Rev notable?

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. 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.

Who is Bobbie Gentry's The Delta Sweete Revisited for?

Bobbie Gentry's The Delta Sweete Revisited works well if you're into steady pacing with gradual climax, ethereal soundscapes for deep listening and haunting vocals for reflective moods.

How many songs are on Bobbie Gentry's The Delta Sweete Revisited?

Bobbie Gentry's The Delta Sweete Revisited has 12 tracks, running approximately 42 minutes.

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.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady pacing with gradual climax
ethereal soundscapes for deep listening
haunting vocals for reflective moods
dreamy ambiance for afternoon relaxation

Maybe skip if you want

seeking high-energy engagement
prefer straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career 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: The Flaming Lips· Spiritualized· My Morning Jacket

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Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Okolona River Bottom Band 4:36
2 Big Boss Man 3:24
3 Reunion 2:21
4 Parchman Farm 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 5:37

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