Mercy Now is the fourth studio album by Mary Gauthier. Track listing All tracks composed by Mary Gauthier; except where indicated Personnel Mary Gauthier - vocals, acoustic guitar Gurf Morlix - acoustic and electric guitar, bass, lap steel, octophone, percussion, backing vocals Rich Brotherton - acoustic guitar, banjo Ian "Mac" Lagan - Hammond B3 organ Rick Richards - drums Ray Bonneville - harmonica Brian Standefer - cello Eamon McLoughlin - viola Paul Mills, Patty Griffin - backing vocals Critical reception Thom Jurek at AllMusic praises "her literate American gothic songs about wasted lives, desolate characters who roam the highways like ghosts, shattered dreams, and frustrated expectations." Jon Lusk's BBC review liked "her searing honesty, gift for gritty stories and willingness to acknowledge the darker side of life, without fear." References Mary Gauthier albums 2005 albums Lost Highway Records albums