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Cat Power talks latest album 'Wanderer' and knowing she won't let herself down ahead of Chicago return

Chan Marshall, who has been turning out dark, bluesy folk records and touring as Cat Power since the early 1990s, has been known to cancel a live performance (or entire tour) to take care of herself.

"I'm one of those people that wakes up like I got ... struck by lightning," she laughs, her raspy, Georgia drawl cracking warmly. "But I didn't really get to sleep, I was up late trying to teach my manager about Instagram."

Marshall's back on the road behind her tenth studio album "Wanderer." Released in October, the album has been included in many "Best Of" year-end lists, with fans and critics applauding her for coming out swinging after a few years of battles - both personal and professional.

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