IRIS DEMENT - The Way I Should (30th Anniversary) EVERYTHING BUT THE GIRL the album was nominated for

the album was nominated for the 2012 Mercury Prize and 2013 Ivor Novello Awards

this pumpkin-shaped orange LP will rise from sincere vinyl collections the world over and bring audible presents to all the good girls and boys

and where we feel fully realised

and this set combines the aural simplicity and visual clarity of these two passions

Recorded in September 1962 but not released until 1979

IRIS DEMENT - The Way I Should (30th Anniversary) EVERYTHING BUT THE GIRL the album was nominated forWith 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. Backed by a fuller, more contemporary sound and featuring collaborations with legends like