Eveningland

Product Description
As the eight-piece Brooklyn collective Hem releases their second full-length album, Eveningland, their reputation precedes them as one of the most distinctive and emotionally rewarding bands in American music. Hem’s homespun blend of vintage Americana, country/folk and chamber music made its 2002 independently released debut Rabbit Songs a critical success, inviting musical and lyrical comparisons to everyone from Dusty Springfield to Randy Newman to Aaron Copland. On Eveningland, recorded during their brief tenure with the ill-fated Dreamworks label, the band shows how deeply they’ve matured as musicians and songwriters. Eveningland, produced by Messé and guitarist Gary Maurer, updates the rustic charm of Rabbit Songs as references to bygone folk tunes give way to sonic touchstones from another classic era. "These songs have more of a relationship to the ‘60s and early ‘70s. We’re all in love with that Countrypolitan sound," Messé says reverently referring to! classics like Ray Charles’ Modern Sounds In Country And Western Music, and albums by Glen Campbell and even the Carpenters. Produced by Gary Maurer and Dan Messe.

Eveningland,Hem,Rounder / Pgd,"16 delicate miniatures of melancholy and longing, steadied by piano and pedal steel and liberated by Sally Ellyson's warm September morning of a voice." TIME OUT LONDON (UK),Alternative Country-Rock,Alternative Pop/Rock,Contemporary Folk,Pop,Rock,Rock/Pop,Singer/Songwriter

Eveningland

Average customer rating:

Absolutely Exquisite!
Excellent
Enchanting
Folk at it's best
Hem come into their own in this album

Eveningland
Hem
Manufacturer: Rounder / Umgd
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music

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ASIN: B0002W4T6M
Release Date: 2004-10-05

Tracks:

The Fire Thief
Lucky
Receiver
Redwing
My Fathers Waltz
Hollow
A-Hunting We Will Go
An Easy One
Strays
Cincinnati Traveler
Jackson
Dance with Me
The Beautiful Sea
Eveningland
Pacific Street
Carry Me Home

Album Description

As the eight-piece Brooklyn collective Hem releases their second full-length album, Eveningland, their reputation precedes them as one of the most distinctive and emotionally rewarding bands in American music. Hem's homespun blend of vintage Americana, country/folk and chamber music made its 2002 independently released debut Rabbit Songs a critical success, inviting musical and lyrical comparisons to everyone from Dusty Springfield to Randy Newman to Aaron Copland. On Eveningland, recorded during their brief tenure with the ill-fated Dreamworks label, the band shows how deeply they've matured as musicians and songwriters. Eveningland, produced by Messé and guitarist Gary Maurer, updates the rustic charm of Rabbit Songs as references to bygone folk tunes give way to sonic touchstones from another classic era. "These songs have more of a relationship to the `60s and early `70s. We're all in love with that Countrypolitan sound," Messé says reverently referring to! classics like Ray Charles' Modern Sounds In Country And Western Music, and albums by Glen Campbell and even the Carpenters. Produced by Gary Maurer and Dan Messe.

Customer Reviews:

Absolutely Exquisite!.......2007-06-19

This group is one of life's more pleasant surprises! I first heard Sally's exquisite voice on Liberty Mutual's commercial. I was immediately attracted to the pure beauty of her voice coupled with the outstanding musicianship of the overall group. Her voice is hauntingly similar to someone of long ago; a more pleasant era of time shall we say? Does anyone remember Doris Day? Well; Sally's voice is amazing similar in her beautiful vocal presentations.
I pre-ordered their album "Home Again, Home Again" specifically for the song "The Part Where You Let Go!" In the mean time; I also ordered their latest album; Funnel Cloud. It is an outstanding album, but; on reading the reviews for Hem, I decided to purchase Eveningland, and; am I ever glad I did! I like it best between the two. Anyway; treat yourself to some outstanding relaxing vocals and harmony, coupled with music that will lift you up!

Excellent.......2007-06-11

I love this CD so much I gave it as a gift to my boss. It is awesome!

Enchanting.......2007-01-13

It is difficult to paint a picture of such intricately crafted music by such talented and obviously dedicated artists.

From the delicately assembled "Fire Thief" to the more powerful "Strays" and "Redwing" to the haunting "Pacific Street" and the stirring "Eveningland", this album contains an array of emotions unmatched by many others, all conveyed in a beautifully understated, natural manner - no obvious synthesizers (perhaps none at all), no digital nonsense, no wannabe pop diva belting out lyrics. Only beautiful, soothing music that comes from the artists' hearts and invariably finds its way to the listener's heart as well.

I can't think of a better album to listen to while sipping hot chocolate and watching the snow fall.

Thank you to the people who do advertising at Liberty Mutual for exposing me to this band.

Folk at it's best.......2006-03-16

Eveningland and The Rabbit Songs both possess a melodic sincerity to them that never slides into sentimentality, i.e. Emo and any country music written after 1974). It is American music used to its best affect: examining the interiors of the soul for the young and rapturous of heart. I would also recommend Wilco's first four and Neko Case's last two albums.
-Enjoy.

Hem come into their own in this album.......2005-10-05

They become more of the band they were trying to emulate in their previous CD.