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Song of the Day #750: ‘Mixtape’ – Tift Merritt

I was something of a mixtape master earlier in my life. I made compilations galore for family, friends and girlfriends, putting loads of time and effort into coming up with the perfect musical blend.

The best mixtapes are just that — tapes — and for me the emergence of the recordable CD killed off the practice. You’d think I would have jumped at the chance to produce musical mixes in a flash with iTunes and a stack of CDs, but it was quite the opposite. I think I’ve made one mix CD in my time compared to dozens on cassette. Of course, it could also have a lot to do with where I am in my life now (kids, a more demanding job) compared to in my heavy mixtape days.

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Tift Merritt – See You On the Moon

At some point in a relatively new artist’s career, she stops being the “next so-and-so” or “a cross between x and y” and becomes just who she is.

Since the release of her 2002 debut Bramble Rose, Tift Merritt has been compared to such greats as Emmylou Harris, Dusty Springfield, Lucinda Williams, Carole King and Joni Mitchell. But with her latest release, See You On the Moon, it’s safe to say she’s established what it means to be Tift Merritt.

It means one of the best voices in the business — equally at ease with a throaty rasp or a delicate high note — singing heartfelt, well-crafted songs over subtly muscular instrumentation. And it means her keen intelligence and big heart shining through every note.

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