{"product_id":"634457208407","title":"DEMENT,IRIS – WAY I SHOULD (30TH ANNIVERSARY) - LP •","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUPC: 634457208407 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLabel: YEP ROC RECORDS \u003cbr\u003eFormat: LP\u003cbr\u003eRelease Date: June 5, 2026\u003cbr\u003eIn stock items ship within 48 hours\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith The Way I Should, Iris DeMent stepped boldly into new territory, delivering a collection that balanced her fierce lyrical conviction with tender vulnerability. Released in 1996, this third studio album from the revered Americana singer-songwriter expanded on her folk and country roots, blending sharp political commentary with deeply personal storytelling.Backed by a fuller, more contemporary sound and featuring collaborations with legends like Delbert McClinton and Mark Knopfler, DeMent doesn't shy away from weighty topics. From government corruption (\"Wasteland of the Free\") to working-class struggle (\"Quality Time\"), she gives voice to the disillusioned with searing honesty and soulful grit.Yet for all it's pointed critique, The Way I Should is just as powerful in it's quieter moments. Songs like \"When My Mornin' Comes Around\" and \"Keep Me God\" shimmer with grace, hope, and an unwavering moral compass. DeMent's unmistakable voice anchors every track with a sense of authenticity that's rare and resonant.The Way I Should is a fearless statement from a singular voice in American music. Timeless in message and rich in heart, it remains one of DeMent's most compelling and relevant works.In celebration of the album's 30th anniversary, Yep Roc Records is pressing The Way I Should on vinyl for the first time. The album is remastered by Mike Westbrook of Material Mastering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRACK LIST:\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"track\"\u003e1. When My Mornin' Comes Around\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"track\"\u003e2. There's a Wall in Washington\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"track\"\u003e3. Wasteland of the Free\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"track\"\u003e4. I'll Take My Sorrow Straight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"track\"\u003e5. This Kind of Happy\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"track\"\u003e6. The Way I Should\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"track\"\u003e7. Letter to Mom\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"track\"\u003e8. Keep Me God\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"track\"\u003e9. Quality Time\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"track\"\u003e10. Walkin' Home\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"track\"\u003e11. Trouble (With Delbert McClinton)\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"YEP ROC RECORDS","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":44233395896419,"sku":"634457208407","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2553\/7123\/files\/Image_cccbaa66-a213-432f-9ddc-312716c3e1d5.jpg?v=1780637000","url":"https:\/\/lunchboxrecords.com\/products\/634457208407","provider":"Lunchbox Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}