Pierce Pettis - That Kind Of Love (2009)

Pettis is the greatest singer-songwriter that you have never heard of. Every bit on par with James Taylor or Paul Simon or Jimmy Webb or Bruce Cockburn or Bob Dylan. He is that good.
The secret to Pierce's songwriting greatness is that he combines a Howard Finster-like poet's eye for spontaneous images and creativity, while at the same time writing songs that display a craftsman's attention to detail, a la Jimmy Webb. His songs are masterpieces, every one.
"That Kind of Love" is no exception to the rule. As he does with all of his releases, he opens with a masterpiece ("Nothing But the Wind") by the late, great Mark Heard, and then follows with a blend of his own superb songwriting (as well as a few covers of songs that reflect his southern roots). Highlights include the ballads "To Dance" and "Hallelujah Song"; the sublime "I am Nothing" and "Something for the Pain"; the hymn-like "That Kind of Love" and "You Did That for Me" (the latter covered by a host of artists); the driving "Lion's Eye" (inspired by C.S. Lewis); and "Farewell", the deeply moving account of a maternal ancestor who moved through coast and wilderness to marry a man she had never met, who was twice her age.
In addition to the stellar songwriting, Pierce's voice is in especially fine form, his baritone projecting a paradoxical display of weariness and hope, supplication and strength. His songs are witty, very wise, and deeply faithful.
This is an oustanding release, recommended without reservation of any kind. Even in times of economic crises -- heck, especially in times of economic crises -- we need poets and singers and songwriters to soothe and challenge and inspire, and Pierce does this and more.
Tracklist:
01. Nothing But The Wind
02. I Am Nothing
03. Veracruz
04. Farewell
05. Lion's Eye
06. You Did That For Me
07. That Kind Of Love
08. Talk Memphis
09. To Dance
10. Hallelujah
11. Pastures Of Plenty
12. Something For The Pain
Size: 74 Mb
Bitrate: 224 Kbps
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