Anaïs Mitchel xoa

A solo recording made with Gary Paczosa in Nashville. It includes several re-recorded songs that are up to ten years old; some from Hadestown (recorded in Anais’ own voice for the first time); and a few new songs that have never been recorded before.

Why xoa? " It’s Mitchell’s customary signoff at the end of a correspondence—“hugs, kisses, Anaïs”—and she sees the project as just that: a correspondence between herself and her audience, especially those familiar with her songs from way back. “I chose the songs in response to requests from people over the years. It felt like the right time. Last summer I had a baby, and I wasn’t sure when I’d be able to get back in the studio, so when the chance came up to work with Gary [Paczosa] on something again, I jumped on it… xoa is what came out of those sessions. If the title were longer, it would be dear audience, thank you for everything”.

01 – Any Way the Wind Blows
02 – Out of Pawn
03 – Your Fonder Heart
04 – Why We Build the Wall
05 – Now You Know
06 – If It’s True
07 – Namesake
08 – Young Man in America
09 – Two Kids
10 – The Pursewarden Affair
11 – His Kiss the Riot
12 – Come September
13 – You Are Forgiven
14 – Our Lady of the Underground
15 – Cosmic American