| Details / Tracklist: |
01. "True North"
02. "World Keeps on Singing"
03. "How Deep"
04. "Sunflowers"
05. "Safety Zone"
06. "Witness"
07. "Here Comes the Night"
08. "Man in the Bottle"
09. "Sparrow"
10. "Home"
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 | | Description: | New album from renowned songwriter Eliza Gilkyson, including duets with Robert Earl Keen and Mary Chapin Carpenter.
Eliza Gilkyson is a twice Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and activist who is one of the most respected musicians in Folk, Roots and Americana circles. Her songs have been covered by Joan Baez, Bob Geldof, The Conspirare Choir, Tom Rush and Rosanne Cash and have appeared in films, PBS specials and on primetime TV. A member of the Austin Music Hall of Fame, and an inductee into the Austin Songwriter Hall of Fame, she has won countless Folk Alliance and Austin Music awards.
Home offers more of the intimate, challenging and insightful songs for which she is known, and features a wide range of material that reflect her appreciation for family, home and hearth in a time when those things have become essential to maintain sanity and decency. Cameos include a gorgeous duet with Robert Earl Keen, "How Deep", that asks some of life's important questions, and a sweet duet with longtime friend Mary Chapin Carpenter, "Sparrow", on the appreciation a songwriter feels for fans and friends who inspire the songs into being. The stripped down love song, "Witness" features her guitarist brother Tony Gilkyson (X, Lone Justice, Chuck E. Weiss) and the epic storytelling ballad "Man in the Bottle" about her hit-songwriting father,Terry Gilkyson, featuring snippets of his songs and a cameo with longtime family friend Van Dyke Parks. - Home, co-produced with multi-instrumentalist/producer Don Richmond for Realiza Records, offers more of the intimate, challenging and insightful songs for which Eliza Gilkyson is known, and features a wide range of material that reflect her appreciation for family, home and hearth in a time when those things have become essential to maintain sanity and decency. Cameos include a gorgeous duet with Robert Earl Keen, "How Deep", that asks some of life's important questions, and a sweet duet with longtime friend Mary Chapin Carpenter, "Sparrow", on the appreciation a songwriter feels for fans and friends who inspire the songs into being."Home" is an intimate and finely crafted CD by American singer-songwriter Eliza Gilkyson, presenting a collection of thoughtful, folk-rooted songs that revolve around belonging, memory, social conscience, and the search for inner peace. Her warm, slightly weathered voice is framed by acoustic guitars, subtle band arrangements, and carefully placed harmonies that give the album a timeless, organic sound. The songs unfold like stories: some are quietly reflective, others carry a gentle urgency, all united by strong melodies and perceptive lyrics that invite repeated listening. "Home" feels like a musical refuge - a place to slow down, listen closely, and reconnect with what really matters. The production remains deliberately understated, keeping the focus on Gilkyson's songwriting and emotional delivery, which gives the album a cohesive, flowing character from the first to the last track.
Eliza Gilkyson is an acclaimed folk and Americana artist, known for her articulate songwriting and socially engaged lyrics. Over the course of her long career, she has built a solid reputation in the US singer-songwriter scene, with albums that regularly attract critical praise and a loyal audience. She has been nominated for prestigious folk and Americana awards and is often cited as one of the important contemporary voices in politically and personally conscious songwriting. Her work is frequently played on folk radio and at renowned festivals, where her mix of poetic storytelling and clear, unflinching views on the world has earned her enduring respect.
The CD is released by REALIZA / INDIGO, a label and distributor that focuses on carefully selected, artist-driven productions outside the mainstream. Known for supporting high-quality, independent music, REALIZA / INDIGO tends to work with musicians who value authenticity, strong songwriting, and durable catalogue titles rather than short-term trends. Their releases are typically well-curated and aimed at listeners who appreciate craftsmanship and musical substance. With "Home", REALIZA / INDIGO underlines its commitment to presenting sophisticated, enduring albums that reward attentive listening. | | | No. of tracks: |
10 |
| | Manufacturer No.: |
05247282 |
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