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The House Carpenter's Daughter [Limited Edition, Import]

Natalie Merchant (Artist) | Format: Audio CD
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The first release on Merchant's own indie label, Myth America, is a great and understated album and a sweet surprise after so many years of lushly-produced adult pop. Portentously subtitled "A Collection of Traditional & Contemporary Folk Music," it's not as dry as its title implies. Her connoisseur selection of covers and well-written liner notes show Merchant to be no O Brother-come-lately. Of particular note are her versions of '90s indie act the Horseflies' "Sally Ann," the Appalachian ballad "House Carpenter," and an obscure, 18th-century Protestant hymn, "Weeping Pilgrim." And while it would be a lie to say that she sings Fairport Convention's "Crazy Man Michael" any better than Sandy Denny did in 1968, her version holds its own (not an easy thing to do). The Fairport template, to add electric instrumentation to traditional folk music, is one that's followed throughout House Carpenter's Daughter, but the arrangements are respectful and smart throughout. The songs are always given room to breathe, to tell their earnest and well-worn truths. Merchant's distinctive, vowel-heavy voice has not sounded this gorgeous in years. -- Mike McGonigal

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5.0 out of 5 stars Another Work of Art May 17 2004
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
House Carpentar's Daughter is a superb collection songs that grow on you over time like the songs in Ophelia. There are 7 extraordinary songs in 3 categories:

-- 3 very lovable rather chant'ie ditties: Sally Ann, Which Side Are You On?, and Soldier, Soldier.

-- 3 deep, building arrangements like the standouts on Ophelia (5, 10, 11 on Ophelia): House Carpenter, Owensboro, and Poor Wayfaring Stranger.

-- 1 bluegrassy song where she lets the band really jam: Down on Penny's Farm.

The 3 deep, building arrangements are the heart of the cd. Natalie is a pure artist. Thank God for pure artists. Albums like this one never get dated...

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5.0 out of 5 stars Unique, different but still all Natalie Merchant May 9 2004
By Vinit Carpenter
Format:Audio CD
The House Carpenter's Daughter by Natalie Merchant is the first release on Merchant's own indie label, Myth America. This album is very different from previous music by Natalie Merchant. This album is described as a collection of traditional & contemporary folk music.

I was a little skeptical about this album as I am not a country music fan at all. I don't mind folk music but I was afraid that this album might be 'too country'. I was pleasantly surprised to find that I really took to this album and have this CD in my car CD changer and my iPod playlist. In addition to the music, I also love the liner notes that are included where Natalie explains what folk music means to her. She also goes into detail about each of the songs, its origin, and roots and how they came to be.

One of the things that's not different from any of her other albums and that's her beautiful voice. Natalie's pure, beautiful and distinct voice is still the same and this album has really grown on me. It's different from her other material but I love the musical arrangements, the vocals and the humor, sadness and the stories in these songs.

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5.0 out of 5 stars This CD is Excellent! Mar 10 2004
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
I am definitely recommending this CD to everyone I know. I have all of Natalie Merchant's CD's. I am a huge Natalie Merchant fan, but this CD takes the cake. This collection of traditional and contemporary folk music is unbelievable. I'm surprised Natalie didn't come up with an albulm like this before. Congrats, Natalie. Keep up the GREAT WORK!!!!!
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Most recent customer reviews
1.0 out of 5 stars the agony of listening to natalie merchant
my mum constantly listens to natalie merchant and i can't stand it! natalie cannot sing or even pronounce words properly. i hope this is her last album for good!
Published on April 22 2004
1.0 out of 5 stars Another ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ from Natalie Merchant
Does Ms. Merchant have a sense of humour? Apparently not, as the now 40-year-old continues to produce boring music in 2003. Read more
Published on Mar 9 2004
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely and Amazing
I loved every note of every song on this album. While it wasn't quite what I had expected, having had read the lyrics before hearing the actual songs, I fell completely in love. Read more
Published on Mar 5 2004
2.0 out of 5 stars A Cure For Insomnia
1. Sally Ann- Good song, but wayyyyyyyyy too slow. It's like they took the Maniacs version and played it at 75% speed. Read more
Published on Mar 2 2004 by SmallestStep
4.0 out of 5 stars Crazy Jane on Folk Music
It wasn't on my first listening to "The House Carpenter's Daughter" that I made the connection, in my markedly average literay mind, between the singer/songwriter Natalie... Read more
Published on Mar 1 2004 by Fran Hatton
2.0 out of 5 stars Natalie Dwindles
It is hard to describe Natalie Merchant to people who have not fallen upon her art. She is not a singles artist. Read more
Published on Feb 9 2004 by Nasser Alqatami
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful!!
I can't pride myself of being a Natalie Merchant fan for too long. I still recall feeling my neck hairs stick up when I heard "Kind and generous" for the first time. Read more
Published on Feb 4 2004 by vedderoh1
2.0 out of 5 stars ok
the band has a nice acoustic sound. The first track isnt all that great, but I admit it gets better. If Natalies voice was better I'd actually purchase the album. Read more
Published on Feb 4 2004 by Dance Dance Dance
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfection
The millennium ushered the most scientifically created, market tested pop pabulum America has ever seen. Read more
Published on Feb 1 2004 by S. Boger
4.0 out of 5 stars Songs about people, life, suffering, hope
I'm a fan of Natalie Merchant and I've recently begun listening to more music like that on the Songcatcher and O Brother, Where Art Thou? Read more
Published on Jan 9 2004
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