5 Things to Know About Joe Henry's Production of Bettye LaVette's Album
- Joe Henry produced the entire album, shaping its sound and direction.
- The album is titled “I’ve Got My Own Hell to Raise,” released in 2005.
- Henry’s production style emphasizes raw, emotional vocals over sparse instrumentation.
- He selected cover songs that fit LaVette’s powerful, bluesy delivery.
- The collaboration resulted in a critically acclaimed record that revived LaVette’s career.