Editorial Reviews Grey wrote songs throughout her adolescence and early adulthood, and sang in several bands along the way. Significantly, she also pursued a career in stand-up comedy. Her act – complete with dead-on voice impersonations – prompted a friend to suggest that De Lisle audition for voice-overs. The result led Grey toward her current status as one of the most respected voice actresses in television and films. Her work can be seen and heard on many of the top-rated children's shows for networks like Nickelodeon and The Cartoon Network, including Rugrats, Powerpuff Girls, Scooby Doo, and The Flintstones. True to her roots, De Lisle has drawn upon the depth and honesty of classic country music as her most substantial musical influence. Much of the making of Homewrecker – from the conciseness of the album's 10-song length to the spare elegance of the album cover – has been carefully designed to recall the vintage '60s country albums that are prized by De Lisle. But Grey doesn't view the record as "retro" in the least. "We definitely wanted to acknowledge the influence of those great albums. But my favorite artists have a wide range of styles, which made me want to showcase some other influences." In an era in which irony and emotional detachment are de rigeur, Grey De Lisle's unique artistry – singing, songwriting, and performing – is passionate, sincere, and utterly timeless. Homewrecker features a stellar cast of musicians selected by Etzioni and De Lisle, including pedal steel virtuoso Greg Leisz (k.d. lang, Sheryl Crow), keyboardists Benmont Tench (Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers) and Rami Jaffee (Wallflowers), and noted string arranger Jerry Yester (Tom Waits, Tim Buckley). Another member of De Lisle's "family," Murry Hammond, figures prominently on Homewrecker – the bassist for alt.country heroes Old 97's is also De Lisle's husband. The two collaborated for one of the album's most affecting moments, the haunting duet "Showgirl (I'm Sorry)."
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About the Artist
Born and raised in San Diego and of Mexican-Irish descent, De Lisle was exposed to country music early by her father, a pickup-driving house painter who listened to country legends like George Jones and Hank Williams, while her mother was in several struggling rock bands. De Lisle recalls, "Mom would take me with her to band practices, and if I was a good girl, they'd let me sing 'Delta Dawn' by Tanya Tucker." Grey's grandmother, Eva Flores Ruth, was a vocalist who sometimes sang with legend Tito Puente; she even makes an appearance at the end of Homewrecker's "Usted," a Latin standard that Ruth used to sing.
Album Description
After an impressive debut with "The Small Time", Grey De Lisle is back with a new album, Homewrecker, filled with poignant songs of heartbreak, loss, and determination. The album – featuring De Lisle's rich, expansive voice and captivating, near-cinematic production by Marvin Etzioni – is reminiscent of country classics by Tammy Wynette and Loretta Lynn, while retaining an eclectic, forward-thinking perspective all its own.