Mavis Staples - Sad And Beautiful World (Indie Exclusive Violet Opaque Vinyl)

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Mavis Staples has been one of music's most powerful voices for over seven decades, from the gospel fervor of The Staple Singers to collaborations with everyone from Bob Dylan to Prince. On Sad And Beautiful World, she proves that fierce love and resilience only grow stronger with time. Produced by Brad Cook, this album brings together a stunning collection of reimagined songs—from Tom Waits to Frank Ocean—with guest appearances from Bonnie Raitt, Jeff Tweedy, and Buddy Guy. It's a testament to community, to the enduring power of song, and to Mavis's ability to transform any material into something deeply spiritual and profoundly human. This indie exclusive violet opaque vinyl captures the warmth and wisdom of an artist who continues to inspire generations.

Grim days call for fierce love. And Mavis Staples, one of the most enduring figures in American music, is laying it down. Sad And Beautiful World is the latest solo album from a national treasure and multigenerational talent. Produced by Brad Cook, Sad And Beautiful World spans seven decades of the American songbook - a range nearly as vast as Mavis' career - and includes reinventions of timeless songs by Tom Waits, Sparklehorse, Gillian Welch, Frank Ocean and more. Cook imagined an album in the tradition of Nitty Gritty Dirt Band's Will the Circle Be Unbroken, a group of artists coming together to celebrate community - in this case, one centered on Mavis. Collaborators include Buddy Guy, Bonnie Raitt, Jeff Tweedy, Derek Trucks, Katie Crutchfield, MJ Lenderman, and Justin Vernon. Inducted into several halls of fame(Blues, Rock, and Gospel),a Kennedy Center Honoree, a winner of multiple GRAMMYs (including a Lifetime Achievement Award), Mavis is musical history. She's collaborated with nearly every major figure of her era(s), from Bob Dylan to Prince, Aretha Franklin, and Willie Nelson- not to mention countless stars from subsequent generations.

TRACKLIST:
1. Chicago
2. Beautiful Strangers
3. Sad And Beautiful World
4. Human Mind
5. Hard Times
6. Godspeed
7. We Got To Have Peace
8. Anthem
9. Satisfied Mind
10. Everybody Needs Love