Rachel Baiman - Shame (2017)

Tracklist
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01. Shame
02. I Could've Been Your Lover Too
03. Thinkin' On You
04. Getting Ready To Start (Getting Ready)
05. Wicked Spell
06. Something To Lose
07. Never Tire Of The Road
08. Take A Stand
09. In The Space Of A Day
10. Let Them Go To Heaven


Shame, the debut full-length album from Rachel Baiman, is a work of striking importance from a fresh voice that is bound to reach many ears in the years to come. On the album's ten tracks, Baiman commands attention with songwriting prowess and a depth of presence well beyond her 27 years. The album is a thought-provoking exploration on life as a female in America, with a strong lyrical focus on social justice issues. Despite the serious subject matter, the sound of the album remains light and centers around groove-based, largely acoustic instrumentation. Produced by Andrew Marlin of Mandolin Orange, the lush and varied musical texture heard on Shame is a departure from Baiman's previous stripped-down duo work with 10 String Symphony. Baiman's vocals are arresting throughout; simultaneously rich and subdued, her husky tone and unaffected delivery pair beautifully with the record's stew of folk, alt country, and gospel sounds.

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