{"product_id":"iris-dement-the-way-i-should-30th-anniversary","title":"Iris DeMent - The Way I Should - 30th Anniversary","description":"\u003cp\u003eArtist: Iris DeMent  |  Label: Yep Rock |  Format: LP |  Genre: Country | \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlbum Condition: Mint |  Cover Condition: Sealed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr noshade size=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIris DeMent\u003cbr\u003eThe Way I Should\u003cbr\u003eYep Rock 2563IE - \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ere-issue LP for it's 30th Anniversary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWith The Way I Should, Iris DeMent stepped boldly into new territory, delivering a collection that balanced her fierce lyrical conviction with tender vulnerability. Released in 1996, this third studio album from the revered Americana singer-songwriter expanded on her folk and country roots, blending sharp political commentary with deeply personal storytelling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-lg-12 pt-2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pt-2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBacked by a fuller, more contemporary sound and featuring collaborations with legends like Delbert McClinton and Mark Knopfler, DeMent doesn’t shy away from weighty topics. From government corruption (\"Wasteland of the Free\") to working-class struggle (\"Quality Time\"), she gives voice to the disillusioned with searing honesty and soulful grit. Merle Haggard lends his iconic vocals to “This Kind of Happy,” bringing a warm, lived-in authenticity that deepens the album’s emotional core.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYet for all its pointed critique, The Way I Should is just as powerful in its quieter moments. Songs like \"When My Mornin’ Comes Around\" and \"Keep Me God\" shimmer with grace, hope, and an unwavering moral compass. DeMent’s unmistakable voice anchors every track with a sense of authenticity that’s rare and resonant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Way I Should isn’t just an artistic evolution; it’s a fearless statement from a singular voice in American music. Timeless in message and rich in heart, it remains one of DeMent’s most compelling and relevant works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn celebration of the album’s 30th anniversary, Yep Roc Records is pressing The Way I Should on vinyl for the first time. The album is remastered by Mike Westbrook of Material Mastering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e     Songs are: \u003cbr\u003eWhen My Mornin' Comes Around \u003cbr\u003eThere's a Wall in Washington \u003cbr\u003eWasteland of the Free \u003cbr\u003eI'll Take My Sorrow Straight \u003cbr\u003eThis Kind of Happy \u003cbr\u003eThe Way I Should \u003cbr\u003eLetter to Mom \u003cbr\u003eKeep Me God \u003cbr\u003eQuality Time \u003cbr\u003eWalkin' Home \u003cbr\u003eTrouble (duet w\/ Delbert McClinton) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNEW SEALED 30th Anniversary edition - FIRST TIME ON VINYL! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"RedEye","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48946771525883,"sku":null,"price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/4553\/files\/201375082167.jpg?v=1775450576","url":"https:\/\/orbitrecords.com\/products\/iris-dement-the-way-i-should-30th-anniversary","provider":"Orbit Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}