Willie Nelson's new album, Last Leaf On The Tree, shows he's still growing, even after six decades in the music industry. His 76th studio album and 153rd overall challenges the musical canon with songs by rock and folk legends, alt-rock pioneers, and some surprising voices, each one given a unique twist. Curated and produced by his son, Micah Nelson, Last Leaf on the Tree is like a masterclass in song interpretation. Willie transforms every song into one that could be unmistakably his own.
The album also includes new versions of Nelson's own songs, like "The Ghost" from 1962, which is now recorded in a more world-weary but wise style. There's also "The Color of Sound," a new collaboration between Willie and Micah that adds a zen-like quality to the album's deeply introspective mood. The album's art, crafted by Micah, reflects its ethereal soundscapes and is paired with animations co-created by Micah and his wife, Alexandra Dascalu Nelson, for the video of "Last Leaf."
