Album: You Are Free by Cat Power (2003)
Genre: Singer Songwriter
Record Label: Domino
Format: Album

Artist Background: Charlyn Marie Marshall (born January 21, 1972), also known as Chan Marshall or by her stage name Cat Power, is an American singer-songwriter, musician and occasional actress and model. Cat Power was originally the name of Marshall's first band, but has come to refer to her musical projects with various backing bands. Marshall debuted with her first studio album, Dear Sir (1995), recorded with Sonic Youth's Steve Shelley, and went on to release several albums throughout the 1990s, including Wh... Part of the Atlanta, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Singer Songwriter movement.

Related Artists: PJ Harvey, Feist, Sharon Van Etten, Scout Niblett

Music Scene: Part of the Atlanta, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Singer Songwriter movement.

Tags: Singer Songwriter, 2000s, Album, Domino

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Chan Marshall, always on the run from her demons, confesses some of her darkest thoughts on this 2003 release. This sort of cathartic self-reflection drives her lyrics, which are given even more weight by beautiful, stripped-down guitar and piano, and her throaty, emotional delivery. Some of her best work is here, including the bombastic, high-tempo “He War” and “I Don’t Blame You”, a simple yet intimate piece. Her friend Eddie Vedder lends vocals to “Good Woman”, while Dave Grohl shows his softer side, adding gentle drumming to multiple songs.

You Are Free

Cat Power

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