State of Grace (2001)

About this title: A primitive painting of a simple village bathed in yellow and pale green, inscribed with the promise of peace forever, graces the cover of Pierce Pettis' State of Grace album. Of course, Howard Finster's apocalyptic cover art alone couldn't make an album successful, but it sure helps to make a good first impression. With his third Compass release, Pettis returns with some tight accompaniment, a couple of good covers, and the well-written songs that his fans have come to expect. Things push off with a nice version of Mark Heard's "Rise From the Ruins," a catchy tune with the catchy lyric, ... read more

Tracks:

1. Rise from the Ruins [Heard]
2. State of Grace [Pettis]
3. Long Way Back Home [Pettis/Kennedy]
4. Georgia Moon [Pettis]
5. A Mountaineer Is Always Free [Pettis/O'Brein]
6. Moontown [Pettis/Lynch]
7. We Will Meet Again [Pettis]
8. Nothing But the Truth [Pettis]
9. Crying Ground [Pettis/Kimmel]
10. All in Good Time [Pettis/Gregson]
11. Little River Canyon [Pettis/Higgins]
12. Down in the Flood [Dylan]
13. I've Got a Hope [Pettis/Fidor]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.