Living With Ghosts

CD Details

Patty Griffin’s debut album, Living With Ghosts, captures the raw energy of a singer-songwriter at the moment her songs first take shape. Recorded in 1996, these minimal acoustic arrangements showcase Griffin’s voice and guitar work in their purest form. Originally tracked as demos to help secure a publishing deal, the material proved compelling enough to release as-is. Griffin’s rootsy style draws comparisons to artists like Bonnie Raitt and Lucinda Williams, blending sparky melodies with sincere, straightforward songwriting. Tracks like “Let Him Fly” and “Every Little Bit” demonstrate that these unadorned recordings need nothing more than what Griffin delivers here.

This is a CD on the A&M Records label, featuring ten tracks including “Moses,” “Time Will Do The Talking,” “Mad Mission,” “Poor Man’s House,” “Forgiveness,” “You Never Get What You Want,” “Sweet Lorraine,” and “Not Alone,” with a total runtime of approximately 41 minutes. Owning this used copy lets you experience Griffin’s early work without the expense of a new release.