Live From Austin, Tx (2007)

Live-opname uit 2005, niet lang na het verschijnen van Merritts tweede album "Tambourine". "A fine performance as Merritt mixes selections from both of her albums (six from "Tambourine"; four from her debut) backed by her terrific four-piece band, tightened through constant touring. Her voice is clear and strong, the sound -- mixed for DTS surround -- is full and clean, the camera work and visuals are uncluttered and the song selection is solid. It's an appropriately classy show for classy roots music that encompasses country, folk, and even gospel, especially in the religious fervor of choruses from "Shadow in the Way" and "Tambourine," the latter with Merritt shaking the titular percussion instrument like she's leading a Baptist service. (...) Impressiive music, played with passion and obvious joy, both from the frontwoman and her group." (Hal Horowitz, Allmusic)

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