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I Felt Like Another Country Myself: An Interview with Tift Merritt

Tift Merritt

Another Country

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US release date: 26 February 2008

UK release date: Available as import

[26 February 2008]

by Michael Franco

PopMatters Associate Music Editor

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PopMatters talks to Merritt in a revealing and engrossing discussion. She gives insight into her art, her career, and how the two are sometimes at odds with one another.

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You got the real goods here, sir. Outstanding.

Comment by Phillip Reid from Wilmington NC — February 26, 2008 @ 9:34 am

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Another Country is nothing short of stunning in its candor, simplicity, and grace.

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I Felt Like Another Country Myself: An Interview with Tift Merritt

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