Mermaid Avenue is a groundbreaking collaboration between Billy Bragg and Wilco, breathing new life into previously unheard lyrics by the legendary Woody Guthrie. Blending elements of rock, folk, and Americana, the album delivers both rambunctious anthems and bittersweet ballads, highlighted by standout tracks like “California Stars” and “Way Over Yonder in the Minor Key.” This project stands as a moving tribute, showcasing Guthrie’s words through modern voices and fresh melodies.
This edition is packaged in a gatefold sleeve with a printed insert featuring lyrics, credits, and photographs that deepen the connection to Guthrie’s enduring legacy. Praised by the Washington Post for its authenticity, Mermaid Avenue invites listeners into a nuanced and humanizing portrait of one of America’s most influential songwriters, as interpreted by two of contemporary music’s most respected artists.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Nonesuch
- Genre: Rock, Folk, World, & Country
- Release Date: 11/29/2013
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TRACKS
A1. Walt Whitman's Niece
A2. California Stars
A3. Way Over Yonder In The Minor Key
B4. Birds And Ships
B5. Hoodoo Voodoo
B6. She Came Along To Me
B7. At My Window Sad And Lonely
C8. Ingrid Bergman
C9. Christ For President
C10. I Guess I Planted
C11. One By One
D12. Eisler On The Go
D13. Hesitating Beauty
D14. Another Man's Done Gone
D15. The Unwelcome Guest
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