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Stitch of the World

Tift Merritt

Stitch of the World

Sixth album from the Houston folk/country singer-songwriter

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7.4

Label
Yep Roc Records
UK Release date
27/01/2017
US Release date
27/01/2017
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  1. 9.0 |   Exclaim

    Stitch of the World runs the gamut from straight-ahead country rock to poignant balladry to Celtic-inspired melodies to deeply felt soul and blues music
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  2. 8.0 |   Slant Magazine

    Merritt's chemistry with her band makes everything here feel lively, but don't let that obscure her ease of craft
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  3. 8.0 |   PopMatters

    Through struggle and change, Merritt’s willingness to push through regret to something brighter echoes back as an acknowledgment that love does indeed soldier on
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  4. 8.0 |   Uncut

    The songs are delivered with a powerful undertow that recalls Emmylou Harris' Wrecking Ball. Print edition only

  5. 8.0 |   The Independent

    While not quite as impressive as 2012’s Traveling Alone, there’s much to enjoy about Tift Merritt’s Stitch Of The World – not least the inspired contributions of her top-notch accompanists
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  6. 8.0 |   A.V. Club

    Another splendid work from an unsung heroine of American roots music
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  7. 8.0 |   American Songwriter

    Very few artists can run the gamut between Dusty Springfield and Joni Mitchell as effortlessly as Tift Merritt
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  8. 7.0 |   Under The Radar

    Merritt beams bedraggled and beautiful as ever
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  9. 6.0 |   Mojo

    Feels more like 10 individual songs than an album. Print edition only

  10. 5.5 |   Gig Soup

    An easy listen, but too bland to be anything more
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