Blogger #3

Part 1:

Context:

• Cat Power "Charlyn Marshall"
• From Atlanta, Georgia
• Singer/ Song writer
• Dropped out of high school to perform
• Suffered from substance abuse and depression
• Signed with Matador Records
• You are Free
• Album released February 18th, 2003

Cites - 

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/artists/cat-power/biography

http://www.biography.com/people/cat-power-20965013

Purpose:

• the theme of the album to be set free from ties that are hold you back or hurting you.

Genre:

• Indie Rock
• Indie Rock is very experimental
• Do not relate to mainstream music
• http://www.allmusic.com/style/indie-rock-ma0000004453