Infamous Angel

Infamous Angel is the debut studio album of American country music singer-songwriter Iris DeMent. It was released by Philo Records in 1992. The liner notes were written by John Prine, to whom DeMent's music has been compared by Los Angeles Times critic Robert Hilburn.

Infamous Angel
Studio album by
ReleasedOctober 7, 1992
StudioCowboy Arms Hotel and Recording Spa, Nashville, Tennessee
GenreCountry Folk
Length38:28
LabelRounder (Philo), Warner from 1993
ProducerJim Rooney
Iris DeMent chronology
Infamous Angel
(1992)
My Life
(1994)

In 1995, her song "Our Town" was played in the closing moments of the last episode for the CBS TV series Northern Exposure. It has also been recorded by Kate Rusby and by Jody Stecher and Kate Brislin.

The Transatlantic Sessions version of "Let the Mystery Be" became the theme song for the second season and series finale of The Leftovers.

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic
Chicago Tribune
Christgau's Consumer GuideB+
The Encyclopedia of Popular Music
Entertainment WeeklyA
The New Rolling Stone Album Guide
Pitchfork9.0/10
Spin Alternative Record Guide5/10
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