"I've got myself a new mantra," Ani DiFranco shares on her new studio album. "It says 'Don't forget to have a good time.'" This mantra has clearly influenced the dozen tunes on Red Letter Year, which celebrate existence, profess love and condemn religious fundamentalism with an infectious sense of glee. It's one of Ani's most joyous records to date. Take this inspired, re-invigorated Ani, the uncanny production talents of Napolitano (Joseph Arthur, The Twilight Singers, Squirrel Nut Zippers), a touring band that can finish each other's sentences, and a sea of stellar guests - including long-time Ani collaborator Jon Hassell (Brian Eno, Peter Gabriel, Ry Cooder) on trumpet and the Rebirth Brass Band, which shines on the Dixieland instrumental "Red Letter Year (reprise)" and a myriad of other guest musicians - and you've got the makings of a DiFranco classic.

Track Listing

Disc 1:

1. Red Letter Year
2. Alla This
3. Present/infant
4. Smiling Underneath
5. Way Tight
6. Emancipated Minor
7. Good Luck
8. The Atom
9. Round A Pole
10. Landing Gear
11. Star Matter
12. Red Letter Year (Reprise)