It has landed!!!

CMT is hosting a "Listening Party" for the forthcoming Allison Moorer album Getting Somewhere. You can access it by clicking here (then simply click the "Start Listening" link).

First, second, third and fourth impressions to come very shortly, but I'll just say this - it so far exceeds my fairly high expectations, and I'm giddy as a schoolgirl about the results of Steve Earle's production.

But make no mistake: this is pure Allison, and though the sound certainly marks a new musical direction, it is as welcome as all of her previous twists and turns. Now here's an artist that keeps growing and sustaining our interest!

If you're sick of hearing about Allison Moorer, you better just go ahead an un-bookmark me.

Getting Somewhere can be pre-ordered here, here and here.

Autographed copies are available via Miles of Music.