By the Way, I Forgive You

by Brandi Carlile

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Co-produced by Dave Cobb and Shooter Jennings, 'By the Way, I Forgive You' envelops Brandi Carlile's Americana songwriting in a grand, cinematic soundscape defined by dramatic piano and lush string arrangements from the late Paul Buckmaster. The lyrics explore deeply personal and socially conscious themes of forgiveness, marginalization, and motherhood, as heard on the Grammy-winning single 'The Joke' and the tender ballad 'The Mother'. This fusion of intimate, narrative-driven songwriting with powerful, orchestrated production earned the album a Grammy Award for Best Americana Album and widespread critical acclaim.

Genres

  • Americana
  • Singer-Songwriter
  • Contemporary Folk

Tracklist

  1. Every Time I Hear That Song
  2. The Joke
  3. Hold out Your Hand
  4. The Mother
  5. Whatever You Do
  6. Fulton County Jane Doe
  7. Sugartooth
  8. Most of All
  9. Harder to Forgive
  10. Party of One