Vet singer-songwriter Patty Griffin has been covered by the esteemed likes of Emmylou Harris, Mary-Chapin Carpenter, and Jessica Simpson — and now is set to follow-up the awesome Impossible Dream with her forthcoming, fifth effort, a collection of folk-inspired tunes with lush strings (“I Don’t Ever Give Up”), roots-y, storytelling ballads (“Trapeze”), and uptempo acoustic rockers (“No Bad News”). Each cut is pushed and colored by her voice, turning even the simplest progressions into slow-building, moving works — and “Heavenly Day” is a great take on her vocal in action. Fans of Essence-era Lucinda Williams, take note.

Patty Griffin – “Heavenly Day” (MP3)

Children Running Through is out 2/6/07 on ATO.

Enjoy.

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Comments (11)
  1. Mud on My Face  |   Posted on Jan 8th, 2007

    Barnes & Noble online is offering a special edition of the album and has 30-second soundclips online of the whole thing. Thanks for posting this awesome track!

  2. i love patty griffin, but flaming red is my favorite. i would love to hear her play really loud for a whole record again.

  3. Carly  |   Posted on Jan 8th, 2007

    Thanks for this download! It’s beautiful!

  4. Thanks for the latest from Patty. Amazon does not have songs to play…but as noted B&N does. Check out ‘You’ll remember me’ (with stand up bass) and ‘burgundy shoes’ (with piano).

  5. jonfromcali  |   Posted on Jan 8th, 2007

    Hey, folks. I’ve been jonesing to get my hands on a copy of Patty Griffin’s “Silver Bell” bootleg for a while now–it’s her wouldabeen third album, which her label refused to release. Does anybody have it, want to post it, or know where I can find it? Thanks!

  6. Mud on My Face  |   Posted on Jan 8th, 2007

    Hey jonfromcali, head over to pattygriffin.net. The trading section of the forum over there should be able to help you out.

  7. Does anyone know if Barnes & Noble ship to England?

  8. thatmattdude  |   Posted on Jan 14th, 2007

    damn – she’s playin in LA for $12 a ticket and its sold out already. ANYONE know ANYONE who has an extra ticket they’d like to sell!

    damn

    damn

    I’ve never seen her live

  9. Sean  |   Posted on Jan 15th, 2007

    I KNOW it sucks that the LA venue is sold out! It’s such a small place that’s why it sold fast. But they are saying that Patty will be back in LA in March…something to look forward to! :)

  10. Jamie  |   Posted on Jan 26th, 2007

    Patty is doing a short tour in support of her new album…Check out the shows in your area! Tickets are selling out quick…

    01.27.07 : Chicago, IL : Schubas Tavern
    01.28.07 : Chicago, IL : Schubas Tavern
    01.30.07 : Boston, MA : Lizard Lounge
    02.04.07 : Charleston, WV : Mountain Stage
    02.06.07 : New York, NY : Angel Oransanz
    02.09.07 : Philadelphia, PA : WXPN World Cafe Live
    02.13.07 : Los Angeles, CA : Hotel Cafe
    02.17.07 : Birmingham, AL : Reg’s Coffee House

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