Bobbie Gentry’s the Delta Sweete Revisited

Mercury Rev

Bobbie Gentry’s the Delta Sweete Revisited

RELEASED: February 08, 2019
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
1. Okolona River Bottom Band 4:36 2. Big Boss Man 3:24 3. Reunion 2:21 4. Parchman Farm 3:47 5. Mornin' Glory 3:22 6. Sermon 4:31 7. Tobacco Road 2:51 8. Penduli Pendulum 3:10 9. Jessye' Lisabeth 3:04 10. Refractions 2:28 11. Courtyard 3:31 12. Ode to Billie Joe 5:37
Bobbie Gentry’s the Delta Sweete Revisited is a tribute album by the band Mercury Rev that reinterprets Bobbie Gentry's 1968 album The Delta Sweete. The album captures the essence of Gentry's Southern Gothic sound while infusing it with Mercury Rev's signature ethereal and lush instrumentation. It features a blend of orchestral arrangements and dreamy melodies that pay homage to Gentry's storytelling and emotional depth, creating a nostalgic yet fresh experience for listeners.