Isbell, Merritt contribute to CD supporting sexual, reprodutive rights
The disc is being released by Noise for Now in partnership with the Artiost Rights Alliance. Benefitting The National Women's Health Network, the 16 exclusive tracks feature Andrew Bird, Ella Vos, Erin McKeown, CAKE, Katie Malco, Kev Decor, My Brightest Diamond, Rett Madison, Robert Ellis, sym fera, Tanner Porter, Thao, The Album Leaf and Trousdale.
Merritt created the concept after being concerned about The Heritage Foundation's Project 2025. Executive Producers, Merritt and manager Victoria Roe enlisted the support of musicians to meet the moment, gathering songs of tenderness, anger and joy.
While not outright banning abortion, the intent of the ideas proposed by Project 2025 would be aimed at curtailing abortions.
"We all have stories about how these regressive steps backwards play out in our lives, and in the lives of people we love," said Merritt. "I hope these songs open your heart to how important it is to stand up for bodily autonomy, reproductive freedoms, privacy and more love in the world no matter what it looks like."
NOISE FOR NOW enables artists and entertainers to connect with and financially support grassroots organizations that work in the field of reproductive justice including abortion access. Ninety percent of the album's net proceeds will be donated to the National Women's Health Network, an organization that improves health by strategically shaping policy, expanding access and providing unbiased information.
The track listing is:
1 - "Recreational Sex" - Tift Merritt & Robert Ellis
2 - "Love In This Club" (Usher Cover) - Ella Vos
3 - "Bad Idea, Right?" (Olivia Rodrigo cover) - Thao
4 - "White Beretta" (Live) - Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
5 - "Bloodless" (Live from the Green Mill) - Andrew Bird
6 - "Fatal Attraction" (Live) - Katie Malco
7 - "Today / Sex" (Live in Portland, OR) - Erin McKeown
8 - "Red String Theory" - Kev Decor
9 - "Hold You (Responsible)" - CAKE
10 - "Black Sheep" - My Brightest Diamond
11 - "ThreeSeven" - The Album Leaf
12 - "Kids Having Kids" - Rett Madison
13 - "Eager Teeth" (Acoustic Version) - Sym Fera
14 - "Back to Shore" (Acoustic Version) - Tanner Porter
15 - "How To Be 18" (Demo) - Trousdale
16 - "One Good Thing" - Tift Merritt
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CD reviews
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Americana guitarist and singer-songwriter Jason Isbell started as part of Drive-By Truckers and is now a drive-by revolutionary.
"Something More Than Free" is his sixth release outside of the band and a follow-up to his 2013 award-winning album, "Southeastern." Isbell carries his group roots with him as he also makes a voice for himself, exploring his southern origins with a progressive nostalgia that's in-touch with audiences of all generations. His sound might be ...
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