"For ‘The Greatest,’ Chan Marshall returned to Memphis, pursuing the slinky Hi Records sound of the 70s, famed for its sensuous feel and beguiling rhythms. She got Al Green’s guitarist and songwriting partner Mabon 'Teenie' Hodges ('Love and Happiness' and 'Take Me to the River') to play guitar on the whole album. With Teenie came his Hi Rhythm bandmate (and brother) Leroy 'Flick' Hodges, who plays on half of the album (Memphis A-team bassist Dave Smith supplements). Anchoring the band is Steve Potts (Booker T. and the MG). Other top Memphis musicians guest on keyboards, horns and strings. Cat Power went right to the sources, and created her own paean to the songs and styles she grew up on." - Matador
20th anniversary edition ft. limited reprinting of the original pink foil cover
