The Trackless Woods is a collection of gospel songs, twelve hymns that DeMent selected and arranged herself, featuring sparse instrumentation and her characteristically unadorned vocal delivery.
- The album was self-released on DeMent's own label, Flariella Records.
- It was recorded in her home studio in Iowa with engineer Joe Henry.
- The album was met with critical acclaim, with many praising its spiritual depth and DeMent's raw, intimate performance.
Iris DeMent is an American singer-songwriter whose music often blends country, folk, and gospel influences. She emerged in the early 1990s with a distinctive vocal style and a knack for crafting deeply personal and often socially conscious songs.
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