Oh, Manchester, So Much To Answer For

Lee Ann Womack's "I May Hate Myself In the Morning" is the first great single of 2005. This is the epitome of classic country (as is apparently the point), with Womack finally putting her voice around some material which, frankly, deserves it. [The bf pointed out that "it's very Tammy" (Wynette, and he's right).] The upcoming album There's More Where That Came From is reportedly a total exercise in classic '60s Nashville - right down to its cover - which makes it an early contender for album of the year. Down to the song's lyrics, its twang, and its sterling string section, this is the single Womack's fans have been waiting for her to make - and if you've not been a fan before, you might now. A+