Micah P. Hinson and the Gospel of Progress

Product Description
At the age of 19, Micah met the widow of a notable rock star who was initially his muse, then his downfall. After forging prescriptions, he was sent to county jail, then found himself homeless and penniless. During this "lost" period, he penned these songs. His twisted, dark tales of love and loss are matched only by a cracked vocal and songwriting that belies his mere 22 years. Received glowing critical acclaim in the UK press where the record was released in 2004 on Sketchbook Records. For fans of Silver Jews, Bright Eyes, Mark Lanegan, and other gifted literate singer-songwriters. He walks the fine line of heart on your sleeve lyrics and raw emotion, but does so in a way that never goes too far without you feeling he really means it. Repeated listens will render you helpless over its charm.

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Micah P. Hinson and the Gospel of Progress

Average customer rating: A great young talent just getting started Loved it so much I 'bought' it twice! Sober,Somber, Elegiac Songs Underwhelmingly Dismal Micah P. Hinson

Micah P. Hinson and the Gospel of Progress Micah P. Hinson Manufacturer: Overcoat Recordings ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Yellow House Ys Orphans [Fold-out Digipak with 24-page booklet] Wolves Akron/Family ASIN: B0007XBM0C Release Date: 2005-04-12

Tracks:

1. Close Your Eyes
2. Beneath The Rose
3. Don't You (Part 1+2)
4. Possibilities, The
5. As You Can See
6. At Last, Our Promises
7. I Still Remember
8. Nothing, The
9. Stand In My Way
10. Patience
11. You Lost Sight On Me
12. Caught In Between
13. Day Texas Sank To The Bottom Of The Sea, The

Album Description

At the age of 19, Micah met the widow of a notable rock star who was initially his muse, then his downfall. After forging prescriptions, he was sent to county jail, then found himself homeless and penniless. During this "lost" period, he penned these songs. His twisted, dark tales of love and loss are matched only by a cracked vocal and songwriting that belies his mere 22 years. Received glowing critical acclaim in the UK press where the record was released in 2004 on Sketchbook Records. For fans of Silver Jews, Bright Eyes, Mark Lanegan, and other gifted literate singer-songwriters. He walks the fine line of heart on your sleeve lyrics and raw emotion, but does so in a way that never goes too far without you feeling he really means it. Repeated listens will render you helpless over its charm.

Customer Reviews:

A great young talent just getting started.......2007-06-26

On this Abileene Texas singer songwriter's debut full length, less is more. Hinsons haunting vcocals and beautiful guitar arrangements provide the perfect soundtrack to hangover induced hazy mornings. A solid follow-up to his debut ep (re-released by Jade Tree last fall), Micah P. Hinson and the Gospel of Progress is an exciting progression in the career of this highly talented performer. Check it out.

Loved it so much I 'bought' it twice!.......2006-11-03

OK, I stole this cd. I was briefly sharing an office with a music magazine and this cd was languishing at the bottom of a huge pile. No one seemed too interested in it. I liked the title, and the cover, so I 'borrowed' it.

First listen I wasn't sure, second I was interested, third I was hooked. Now, a year and a half later it is still a red-hot regular on my stereo. Don't worry Micah, I believe in supporting great artists, so I returned the cd to the music mag and told them to review it, then went out and bought my own copy. From the opening classic, 'Close Your Eyes', to the powerhouse of my favourite, 'Patience', this is one classy and brilliant album.

I have since found his first, and watched some clips of him online (he might sound old and weather-beaten but, surprisingly, he looks like a cross between Harry Potter and Jack Osbourne).

This is a fantastic album. Buy it and give it a few listens. it will stay with you forever.

Please tour Down Under Micah!!

Sober,Somber, Elegiac Songs.......2006-06-24

This collection of love-lost and the the anguished aftermath songs are hauntingly effective in conveying the soul wrenching and soul draining effect of a major relationship meltdown. Hinson's craggy voice is not an angel's but one of a guy who who has to-must let these songs out.The songs are basic but beautifully framed .The last track alone-The Day Texas Sank to the Bottom of the Sea- is worth the purchase. It's one of the most achingly beautiful, SADDEST songs, EVER.

Underwhelmingly Dismal.......2006-01-28

Years ago, A friend of mine used to refer to a certain Neil Young Track as "Music to slit your Wrists By". But we still liked Neil anyway!

Ever seen many people with unique names insist upon using their middle initial? Here you go... Almost as interesting as the hyphenated last name crowd, and some of them are much less self important.

Micah P. has upstaged Neil (what is Neil's middle initial anyway?) and brought new meaning to that phrase. This Disc brings new meaning to the slowing of a tempo, and has the potential for conjuring wicked nasty storminess on a perfectly sunny day. If we could play this CD at 16 rpm, it would sound at least humorous, I'd be tempted to play it at 78 rpm just to have it over with!

I feel that my Washing Machine has more rhythm and swing than Micah, and to be honest, I would rather have a real low down case of the blues, than to feel like this guy does. The only thing worse that a disc that sounds like the soundtrack to a bad horror movie is when the guy, who is clearly not a singer, or a rhymer, can't hit the notes... But surprisingly the notes are within the guy's talking voice range, cracks and all... Go Figure. Could this be Elmer J Fudd's singing Voice? I wonder...

The Music makes you feel lethargically awful, the Singing makes you want to drink or run away. If you get past the music, and listen to the lyrics, you feel a cross of "Where is this man's Sack?" and "Oh My, we need to rush him a suicide intervention". Musicality wise, I apologize, there is no music here just a super sad, sad droning of whine. Unless you are so healthy that nothing can scar you mentally, Keep your Prozac close at hand! Buyer beware! Yes, I am being a bit tongue in cheek here, but this is really bad.

Please allow this review to help you. Seriously, Save your money. If you buy, I can't say I didn't try to warn you. If you really are one who likes Micah's work, you'd be one of a very few.

Micah P. Hinson.......2005-08-15

Moving themed album of heartbroken love gone wrong, inseperable from Hinson's own real life suffering & struggle, as deep and affecting as Richard Buckner's Devotion & Doubt (although lyrically less prfound), of a sustained melancholic mood but lifted by the varied intrumentation and by the quality of the melodys

Average customer rating: Beautiful and Honest Music Loved it so much I 'bought' it twice! SLAM DUNK MICAH PAUL!

Micah P. Hinson and the Gospel of Progress Micah P. Hinson Manufacturer: Sketchbook ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music ASIN: B0002UJMDE Release Date: 2004-09-13

Tracks:

1. Close Your Eyes
2. Beneath the Rose
3. Don't You, Pts. 1 - 2
4. Possibilities
5. As You Can See
6. At Last, Our Promises
7. I Still Remember
8. Nothing
9. Stand in My Way
10. Patience
11. You Lost Sight on Me
12. Caught in Between
13. Day Texas Sank to the Bottom of the Sea

Album Description

This outstanding debut from 22 year old Texan Micah P Hinson is produced by fellow Texans the Earlies and sounds like a cross between Will Oldman/Johnny Cash/Lambchop and The Tindersticks with a splash of gospel thrown in. An often breathtaking record, it will undoubtedly feature in many critics best of year polls. Sketchbook/Spunk. 2004.

Customer Reviews:

Beautiful and Honest Music.......2006-11-11

I came across this cd while ordering another and decided to buy one based on the samples. I'm truly amazed at Micah P. Hinson's talent - he must be an old soul, as everyone keeps saying. I have since bought the other cd's and love them all. If you don't like music with sincerity, depth or an amazing singer, then you might agree with one reviewer, but otherwise I think you'll love this artist and cd.

Loved it so much I 'bought' it twice!.......2006-11-02

OK, I stole this cd. I was briefly sharing an office with a music magazine and this cd was languishing at the bottom of a huge pile. No one seemed too interested in it. I liked the title, and the cover, so I 'borrowed' it.

First listen I wasn't sure, second I was interested, third I was hooked. Now, a year and a half later it is still a red-hot regular on my stereo. Don't worry Micah, I believe in supporting great artists, so I returned the cd to the music mag and told them to review it, then went out and bought my own copy. From the opening classic, 'Close Your Eyes', to the powerhouse of my favourite, 'Patience', this is one classy and brilliant album.

I have since found his first, and watched some clips of him online (he might sound old and weather-beaten but, surprisingly, he looks like a cross between Harry Potter and Jack Osbourne).

This is a fantastic album. Buy it and give it a few listens. it will stay with you forever.

Please tour Down Under Micah!!

SLAM DUNK MICAH PAUL!.......2005-01-29

this record is ace! having known micah for awhile now, recognition and acclaim for his talents are definetly no surprise. beautifully crafted writing and music. BUY THIS DANG RECORD! it should be available stateside sometime after the first of the year (which means lower domestic prices- not import). great gospel noir/ southern gothic business. be on the lookout for this kid- he's gonna be a popular superstar.

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