Edith Frost - Calling Over Time (1997)

Like Drag City stablemates Palace (a major influence), Edith Frost haunts the more oddball fringes of country music; recorded with members of Gastr del Sol, Calling Over Time is a contemplative and atmospheric collection, its gentle, downcast songs accented by slightly off-kilter organ drones and muted piano fills. Frost is a tremendous songwriter and a poignant lyricist, as well as a wonderfully expressive singer; her music is both fresh and strangely familiar, and her best efforts -- "Temporary Loan," "Pony Song," and the stunning "Give up Your Love" -- are powerful expressions of soul-baring beauty. A stellar debut.

1.01 - Edith Frost - Temporary Loan (4:48)
1.02 - Edith Frost - Follow (3:44)
1.03 - Edith Frost - Calling Over Time (3:12)
1.04 - Edith Frost - Denied (3:24)
1.05 - Edith Frost - Pony Song (3:45)
1.06 - Edith Frost - Too Happy (3:28)
1.07 - Edith Frost - Wash of Water (3:37)
1.08 - Edith Frost - Shadows (2:50)
1.09 - Edith Frost - Thine Eyes (3:56)
1.10 - Edith Frost - Give Up Your Love (2:48)
1.11 - Edith Frost - Albany Blues (3:03)