album · September 16, 2003
The House Carpenter's Daughter
Myth America RecordsSee this day
folksinger-songwriter
A solo acoustic album revisiting traditional folk songs and original compositions that explore themes of labor, love, and loss. Merchant's distinctive vocal delivery gives a timeless quality to the material.
- The album was self-released on Merchant's label, Myth America Records.
- "The House Carpenter's Daughter" is a traditional folk ballad that dates back to at least the 17th century.
- The album was recorded in her home studio.
Natalie Merchant is an American singer-songwriter whose career began with the alternative rock band 10,000 Maniacs. She has since embarked on a successful solo career, known for her distinctive voice and socially conscious lyrics. The House Carpenter's Daughter was released during her fourth decade as a recording artist, following a period of releasing music on her own independent label.
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