The Loving Kind

About The Loving Kind

For the similarly titled album by Cindy Morgan, see The Loving Kind (Cindy Morgan album)The Loving Kind is the 19th album by singer-songwriter Nanci Griffith. It was released June 9, 2009 on Rounder Records. Comprising thirteen songs (A fourteenth was released as a bonus track on iTunes), it was her first release of all new material since 2005. The album tackles political topics such as Loving vs. Virginia ("The Loving Kind") and capital punishment ("Not Innocent Enough"), as well as songs about Griffith's heroes, such as Townes Van Zandt ("Up Against the Rain"). BBC Music gave the album a generally positive review, stating that "It does sound like her muse is finally on the mend." more »