
Fantasy - Fantasy
Tift Merritt
Release date: 2008-02-26
Audio CD
Adult Alternative Pop/Rock, Alternative Country, Americana, Contemporary Singer/Songwriter, Country, Pop, Pop/Rock Music
1. Something to Me
2. Broken
3. Another Country
4. Hopes Too High
5. Morning Is My Destination
6. Keep You Happy
7. I Know What I'm Looking for Now
8. Tell Me Something True
9. My Heart Is Free
10. Tender Branch
11. Mille Tendresses




I really liked Tift Merrit's previous CD, "Tambourine," and bought "Another Country" as soon as I saw it on a display at a store. Her voice truly is gorgeous, and the lyrical content of her songs on this CD is very personal and accessible. That being said, I must admit that I was a little disappointed the first several times that I listened to "Another Country" because of how understated it is--it didn't just reach out and grab my attention as much as I had expected that it would. After a few repeated listens, however, I learned to more fully appreciate its understated elegance. I highly recommend this artist and CD. "Tambourine" also is very good.
The title above says it all. I discovered Tift via the "Tambourine"tour on Austin City, and have been in a fan of her music since. Without a doubt, this is her best work yet, although the previous 2 c/ds are also good. After having "Another Country" for over six months, I am far past the initial infatuation stage that sometimes comes with a good new release. This record/cd is exceptionally solid,AND, probably, my all-around favorite C/D for several years!(by anyone) A GREAT RECORD!! Thanks Tift,(and the band!)
If Tift Merritt never records another album, I will still be happy. She has made three of the best soft country albums of all time. I will never get tired of listening to her lilting and deeply felt Southern vocals. Clearly she writes the tunes first because they flow just fine on their own but her voice, like that of an angel, adds meaning to the music that few female singers can match. After listening to her music for awhile, you feel you know here inside and out and you just know she is love-filled person just wanting to express it to the world. So much talent, so expressive and one of the all-time greats.