The House Carpenter's Daughter is an acoustic album by Natalie Merchant. It consists of both traditional songs and cover versions of contemporary folk music. It was released on August 12, 2003 through her website and on September 16, 2003 in stores. It was produced by Merchant and released on Myth America Records, her independent label.
Track listing "Sally Ann" (Jeff Claus/Judy Hyman/Dirk Powell) – 5:47 "Which Side Are You On?" (Florence Reece) – 5:02 "Crazy Man Michael" (Richard Thompson/Dave Swarbrick) – 5:12 "Diver Boy" (traditional, arranged by Natalie Merchant) – 4:45 "Weeping Pilgrim" (traditional, arranged by Natalie Merchant) – 4:11 "Soldier, Soldier" (traditional, arranged by Natalie Merchant) – 3:43 "Bury Me under the Weeping Willow" (A. P. Carter) – 3:20 "House Carpenter" (traditional, arranged by Natalie Merchant) – 6:00 "Owensboro" (traditional, arranged by Natalie Merchant) – 4:21 "Down on Penny's Farm" (traditional, arranged by Natalie Merchant) – 3:41 "Poor Wayfaring Stranger" (traditional, arranged by Natalie Merchant) – 4:17
Personnel Natalie Merchant – vocals Elizabeth Steen – acoustic piano, organ, accordion Erik Della Penna – guitars, lap steel guitar Gabriel Gordon – guitars Rich Stearns – banjo Graham Maby – bass guitar Allison Miller – drums Judy Hyman – fiddle The "Menfolk" – backing vocals
Production Natalie Merchant – producer, package design, collages George Cowan – engineer Todd Vos – engineer, mixing Emily Lazar – mastering at The Lodge (New York City, New York) Sarah Register – mastering assistant Mary Lynch – design assistance Daniel de la Calle – portraits
Charts Chart (2003/04)PeakPositionAustralian Albums (ARIA) N.B. The High Point number in the NAT column represents the release's peak on the national chart.124
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