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Fresh Kill
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Last Train (Podsafe)
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Close to Me (Podsafe)
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Another Temptation (Podsafe)
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First There Was
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What I Mean to Say (Podsafe)
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Lame Tattoos (Podsafe)
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Cinderella's Waltz (Podsafe)
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Cry of the Wild Goose
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Devastatingly (Podsafe)
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Nothing More Flammable Than Sentiment (Podsafe)
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Two Characters in Search of a Country Song
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Hanging On (Podsafe)
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Award-winning singer-songwriter Amanda Richards releases fourth studio album,
Tough Ones to Love, November 4, 2016
“She’s spellbinding across the spectrum, and a standout whose star is on the rise.” — The Portland Tribune
“Richards delivers with a stand-up comedian’s sharp timing and the righteous indignation of a woman who isn’t going to take shit from anyone.” — CD Reviews
Tough Ones to Love, November 4, 2016
“She’s spellbinding across the spectrum, and a standout whose star is on the rise.” — The Portland Tribune
“Richards delivers with a stand-up comedian’s sharp timing and the righteous indignation of a woman who isn’t going to take shit from anyone.” — CD Reviews
Amanda’s ten original compositions explore the boundaries of love, heartbreak, and temptation, while showcasing her natural gift for storytelling. Whether skewering former lovers, or rebuffing the Devil’s advances, Amanda holds nothing back. “Someday you might have some clout / When your teeth turn yellow and your hair falls out,” she sings on “Lame Tattoos.” “But there’ll be some things you’ll never lose / Like your battle scars and your lame tattoos.” On opening track, “Fresh Kill,” she sings, “I’ll lick the salty tears right off your face / It’s a bitter sadness, but I’ve come to like the taste.” Tough Ones to Love also includes a beautiful rendition of the Magnetic Fields song, “Two Characters in Search of a Country Song,” and Johnny Dowd’s badman ballad, “First There Was,” with Steve Moore taking over lead vocals. Paying homage to Amanda’s famous lineage, Tough Ones to Love includes Terry Gilkyson’s classic, “Cry of the Wild Goose,” previously recorded by Amanda’s grandfather, Rusty Richards, a long-time member of the Sons of the Pioneers.
Rooted in the country tradition, but not confined to it, Tough Ones to Love ranges from country-soul to gritty roots-rock, all guided by Amanda’s smoky, commanding voice. Amanda Richards and the Good Long Whiles be celebrating the release of Tough Ones to Love November 4, 2016, at Portland’s historic Old Church.
