Red Headed Stranger

Carla Bozulich’s first full solo release was partially prompted by her desire to set aside having to write new songs in favor of interpretation – and she did so with daring by tackling one of country music’s most revered albums, Willie Nelson’s elegantly spare classic Red Headed Stranger. Featuring regular musical partner Nels Cline and other well-chosen players (including, on several songs, Nelson himself) the end result touched on everything from unexpected instrumentation and moody arrangements to exultant energy, plus Bozulich’s resonant voice.