The Way I Should by Iris DeMent

Pros: Beautiful sounding and thought provoking.
Cons: You may not find yourself agreeing with her politically

Iris Dement caught quite a bit of heat from this release. She said once in an interview, "Some of what I've said [in this album] will make some people mad. It might even make some people hate me. I don't like the idea of being hated, and I've lost a...

Pros: Unique voice and lots of thought provoking songs
Cons: Iris' voice a pretty odd and you have to listen intently.

I have all Iris' CDs and have been to several of her concerts, so am definitely somewhat prejudiced, but This album is the best of the bunch from the standpoint of making you think. Somewhat controversial to say the least, but it wasn't meant to be a lot of fluff.

No song has ever spoken to me, or been so "life-changing" as When My mornin' comes around! I can't imagine how it would be not to have known this music!!!!!!!!!!!