The Bottom Line
- "Mercy Now"
- "I Drink"
- "Empty Spaces"
- None.
Description
- 8 of 10 songs written by Mary Gauthier.
- Produced by Gurf Murlix.
- Released by Lost Highway Records.
Guide Review - Mary Gauthier – Mercy Now
"Mercy Now" is as consistent a record as anything Nanci Griffith or Patty Griffin have recorded throughout their careers. Like those two legendary singer/songwriters, Mary writes from her life experiences be it family, herself or people she's met along her incredible life. She's a poetic storyteller who weaves interesting stories on songs like "Falling Out Of Love" "Mercy Now," "Your Sister Cried", "Empty Spaces" and "I Drink." Fans of Blake Shelton will be familiar with "I Drink" for it it's also on his "Barn & Grill" Album. Fans of Harlan Howard songs will appreciate Mary's rendition of his fine "Just Say She's A Rhymer."
With interesting stories sung by Mary's expressive voice over laid-back melodies, "Mercy Now" is an interesting album. It's not completely a country album nor is it a rock or pop or a folk album. Like her contemporaries, Mary Gauthier has an eclectic mix of songs that defy categorization.
