Bramble Rose is the debut album by alternative country artist Tift Merritt. It was released on Lost Highway Records in 2002.

Reception

AllMusic's Mark Deming rated the album 4.5 out of 5 stars, saying: "If Bramble Rose is a bit short of perfect, it leaves no doubt that Merritt is already a talent of the first order."

Other versions

On September 25, 2015, Don Henley released a cover version of the title track, featuring Mick Jagger and Miranda Lambert, on his album Cass County.

Track listing

All songs written by Tift Merritt.

Personnel

• Tift Merritt – vocals, rhythm guitar; piano (4)

• Greg Reading – pedal steel guitar, dobro, harmony vocals; Wurlitzer (7)

• Jay Brown – bass, harmony vocals

• Zeke Hutchins – drums

• Ethan Johns – lead guitar, percussion; piano (1), ukulele (2), Hammond B-3 (3), Chamberlin (3,5), mandolin (5), Omnichord (11)

• Benmont Tench – piano, celeste, Hammond C-3; harmonium (5)

• C.C. White – harmony vocal (7)

• Julianna Raye – harmony vocal (7)

• Technical

• Ethan Johns – producer, mixing, engineering

• Stephen Rhodes – engineering

• Doug Sax – mastering

• Karen Naff – art direction and design

• Tony Baker – photography

Chart performance

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