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Paradise Is There: The New Tigerlily Recordings

Natalie Merchant · 2015

136 min · 12 tracks · rock music

A reflective blend of folk-rock melodies and introspective lyrics, resonating with a sense of nostalgia and emotional depth.

Why this album works

This album is significant for its critical reception, being praised for its intimate reinterpretation of classic songs. It also highlights Merchant's artistic growth, bridging her past influences with contemporary sensibilities, which has inspired both longtime fans and new listeners alike.
Career context
In 2015, Natalie Merchant released 'Paradise Is There: The New Tigerlily Recordings' as a reimagining of her earlier work, marking her return to the studio after a five-year hiatus since 'Leave Your Sleep' (2010). This album showcases her evolution as an artist, revisiting songs from her acclaimed 1995 album 'Tigerlily' while incorporating fresh arrangements and deeper lyrical explorations.

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 San Andreas Fault Standout 4:48
  • 2 Beloved Wife Standout 5:25
  • 3 Carnival 4:57
  • 4 River 5:42
  • 5 The Letter 3:55
  • 6 Where I Go 4:02
  • 7 I May Know the Word 7:41
  • 8 Seven Years 5:03
  • 9 Cowboy Romance 6:07
  • 10 Jealousy 4:04
  • 11 Wonder Standout 4:48

Disc 2

  • 1 Paradise Is There: A Memoir by Natalie Merchant 1:19:52

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