| Details / Tracklist: |
1. SUMMER SUN
2. PROBLEM WITH IT
3. LINE OF SIGHT
4. ABILENE
5. HURRICANE
6. BELLAFATIMA
7. LAST 2 ON EARTH
8. EASY
9. NO RECORD OF WRONGS
10. I WALKED WITH YOU A WAYS |
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.. You A Ways |
| | Description: | Hitting play on the debut album from Plains, the duo composed of Waxahatchee??s Katie Crutchfield and Jess Williamson, we??re immediately
teleported into a world of Southern sunsets, wide open spaces, and the unapologetic nature of Country music.
Plains began out of Crutchfield??s and Williamson??s mutual love for each other??s music and after trading albums (Saint Cloud and
Sorceress, respectively) in early 2020. Feeling that it was time to have a separate project that could reflect a different side of her creative
inspirations, Katie felt that Jess was the perfect fit for a collaboration, and they set off to create I Walked With You A Ways.
Written between Kansas City, Los Angeles, and Marfa, the album was recorded in Durham, NC with collaborator and producer Brad Cook.
The creative magic of only a few vocal takes, tracking with a band comprised of Spencer Tweedy and Phil Cook, gives the album a feel
of fresh, on-the-spot conception. The trust and history of Crutchfield and Cook??s collaborations (Saint Cloud, Great Thunder EP) set the
tone for this new container of spontaneity and experimentation.
And that??s the thing about Country music, and what so much of this album nods to - from Waylon and Willie, to The Judds, The Chicks,
Trio, and beyond - these are groups that are formed out of family and friendship, that lyrically take their listeners on a voyage of sorrow
and hope. Crutchfield??s sharp, honest edge of truth telling paired with Williamson??s ability to paint the scene with candles, plains, sunsets,
and small Texas towns is one of the strongest parts of this album.
While Williamson sings ??Texas in my rearview / Plains in my heart? and Crutchfield echoes ??Got a heartbreak burn, take the quickest route
/ On this 4 lane highway I??ll trace it in the clouds,? the true gift of this album emerges. We??re in the backseat with these two, truck windows
open, wide open spaces in front of us. The feeling of being both a mess and unstoppable at our fingertips. May this album bring us all
closer to ourselves and to each other. - .. YOU A WAYS"I Walked With You A Ways" is a finely crafted CD album by Plains, the collaborative project of American singer-songwriters Jess Williamson and Waxahatchee's Katie Crutchfield. Rooted in classic Americana and alternative country, the record blends warm pedal-steel textures, ringing guitars and close-harmony vocals into a sound that feels both timeless and strikingly contemporary. Lyrically, the songs revolve around friendship, breakups, self-discovery and the quiet strength it takes to start again; the writing is intimate, poetic and direct, inviting listeners into a deeply personal landscape of wide open roads, small towns and emotional crossroads. The production keeps everything organic and spacious, emphasizing storytelling and vocal chemistry over studio gloss, which makes this CD especially rewarding for fans who value cohesive albums they can listen to front to back.
Plains brings together two of the most distinctive voices in modern indie and Americana. Katie Crutchfield, known for her work as Waxahatchee, has earned widespread critical acclaim for albums celebrated for their raw honesty and melodic strength, becoming a key figure in contemporary indie rock and folk-rock. Jess Williamson has built a reputation for introspective, country-inflected songwriting and powerful, emotive performances, carving out her own space in the American folk and alt-country landscape. Their collaboration as Plains highlights the best of both artists: strong melodic instincts, evocative lyrics and a striking vocal blend that feels instantly classic. While "I Walked With You A Ways" stands as a focused project, it is enriched by the momentum and experience both artists bring from their individual, highly regarded solo careers.
The CD edition offers clear, well-balanced sound that underlines the album's organic instrumentation and the nuances of the two voices. It is an ideal choice for listeners who appreciate physical media and want to engage with the record as a complete work, from the opening track through to the final, reflective moments. Whether you come from the indie world, classic country and folk, or modern Americana, this album functions both as an emotional journey and as a meticulously sequenced listening experience that invites frequent return plays.
Anti / Indigo serves here as the label and distributor, standing for a catalogue that often focuses on artist-driven, creatively independent music off the mainstream path. Releases under Anti tend to highlight strong songwriting, distinctive voices and long-term artist development, bringing together renowned names and promising new acts across genres like indie rock, folk, punk, soul and experimental pop. Indigo, active as a key player in the independent distribution sector, helps ensure that such carefully curated releases reach record stores and fans who specifically seek out high-quality, non-mainstream music. Together, Anti / Indigo embody a commitment to artistic integrity and to physical formats such as CDs and vinyl, making this edition of "I Walked With You A Ways" especially attractive for collectors and dedicated music fans. | | | Manufacturer No.: |
05233192 |
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