Today, Music Crowns proudly premieres The Poison I Choose, the highly anticipated debut album from Memphis-based singer-songwriter Mary Hatley. Represented by Decent Music PR, Hatley delivers a 12-track collection that is as vulnerable as it is defiant, weaving blues, rock, country, and pop into an arresting statement of identity and resilience.
Recorded at the legendary Easley McCain Studios with producer Matt Qualls, The Poison I Choose captures the spirit of Memphis while carving a path uniquely Hatley’s own. From the aching intimacy of As Long As You’re Mine to the fiery resilience of Ricochet, the album explores themes of love, trauma, and renewal with striking honesty. The title track stands at the center—a haunting reflection on toxic relationships and the choices that shape us.
Hatley’s songwriting is unapologetically personal, but its resonance is universal. Songs like Dog Days and Miss You Dear delve into grief and fractured family ties, while Cross You Twice and Wine, Flowers, & Blood confront religious trauma and political unrest. Balancing these heavier themes, What Are You Gonna Do grounds the record in Memphis nightlife, a reminder of the joy and vibrancy at the heart of Hatley’s hometown.
Speaking on the release, Hatley shares: “On this album, I decided to bare all, sharing both my struggles and my triumphs.”
With The Poison I Choose, Mary Hatley proves herself a bold new voice in contemporary Americana and beyond. The album isn’t just a debut—it’s an invitation into her world, unflinching and unforgettable.
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