Down Where the Spirit Meets the Bone

Lucinda Williams' 11th studio album, 'Down Where the Spirit Meets the Bone', is a masterful double album that showcases her unwavering dedication to her craft. Released on 30 September 2014, this expansive collection of 20 songs marks a significant milestone in her career, as it is the first album to be released on her own label, Highway 20 Records.

This epic album, spanning 104 minutes, is a testament to Williams' boundless creativity and emotional depth. The title, inspired by her father Miller Williams' poem 'Compassion', sets the tone for a journey that explores the complexities of the human experience. With her unique blend of alt-country, Americana, singer-songwriter, and folk genres, Williams weaves a rich tapestry of sound that is both deeply personal and universally relatable.

From the hauntingly beautiful 'Compassion' to the foot-stomping 'West Memphis', and the poignant 'Something Wicked This Way Comes', each track is a masterclass in storytelling and musicianship. Williams' voice, a warm and expressive instrument, brings her characters and stories to life with unflinching honesty and vulnerability.

With 'Down Where the Spirit Meets the Bone', Lucinda Williams has created a work of profound beauty and intimacy, one that invites the listener to immerse themselves in her world of love, loss, and redemption. This album is a triumph, a testament to Williams' status as one of the most innovative and respected singer-songwriters of her generation.