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"That devastating combo of heartbreaking alt-country earnestness and perfect pop-hook craftsmanship is elusive, which makes the victory all the sweeter when a band in your own back yard nails it. Band Of Annuals are that band right now." (BF) City Weekly
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BAND OF ANNUALS EP:
Tracks 1, 2 and 3 were recorded live at Audio Space by Hyrum Summerhays and mixed by Jay Henderson. Track 1 is written by our friend David Williams and appears on his album "Summer." Track 4 was originally recorded and mixed by Scott Wiley during the January 2007 "Let Me Live" sessions and released on the Slowtrain Records compilation "Around The Bend." Track 5 was played live on-air at Tucson, Arizona's KXCI.Mastered by Ed Brooks at RFI/CD Mastering, Seattle WA. Package design by Sam Owens.
NO DEPRESSION review of the new EP (Oct. '08):
A five-song stopgap between their well-received 2007 album Let Me Live and follow-up long-player currently in the works, this EP is apparently only available at the Band Of Annuals' live shows. All the more reason to go see them: In addition to being one of the most promising alt-country bands working the national club circuit in recent years, they're also getting increasingly confident in the studio, as the three fresh cuts here attest.
The highlight is the leadoff track, "Echo", written by fellow Salt Lake City songwriter David Williams. It's notable in part for the degree to which Band Of Annuals kicks things up a notch from their typically more languorous pace and tempo; not surprisingly, they've been making this song a set-closer of late, as it carries that sort of dramatic drive, highlighted by singer Jay Henderson's cathartic shout near the end of the song. Equally as important – on this track and throughout – are the beguiling backing vocals of keyboardist Jeremi Hanson; her harmonizing is the kind of spark that can take a good song and turn it into magic. A secret weapon is the pedal-steel melodicism delivered by Brent Dreiling, who drifts dreamlike atmospheric accents over the bedrock foundation laid by guitarist Jamie Timm, bassist Trever Hadley and drummer Charlie Lewis.
Rounding out the EP are "Part III", a 2007 outtake that previously appeared on the Salt Lake compilation Around The Bend; and a live-radio (from Tucson) rendition of "Casey Jones", one of the standouts from the Let Me Live album. The later runs six and a half minutes, but it casts a spell that lingers considerably longer.
(Peter Blackstock, nodepression.com)
NO DEPRESSION FULL REVIEW of Seattle Tractor Tavern Show!!! (Feb. '08)
"...Band Of Annuals raised the bar immediately with its first song, "Blood On My Shirt". Front-and-center here is the male-female vocal interplay between frontman Jay Henderson and keyboardist Jeremi Hanson. Henderson sounds rather like Gerald Collier or Rocky Votolato (who you may well not know if you're not from Seattle, but just trust me that it's a good sound); the closest touchstone for Hanson is Karen Peris of the Innocence Mission. Together they come across a bit like the best of Mojave 3's work, with first-class backing from four quite congenial lads (electric guitarist Jamie Timm, bassist Trever Hadley, drummer Jordan Badger, and pedal steel guitarist Brent Dreiling) who appear to be in a bit of a beard-growing contest. (The lead guitarist seems struggling to keep pace, while the pedal steel player is comfortably in the lead, which seems as it should be.)
The band offered up an infectiously bluesy take on Dylan's "Leopard Skin Pill Box" hat just before closing their set with the anthemic "Don't Let Me Die" from their recent debut disc Let Me Live. Members of Or, The Whale joined them onstage for the finale, the two bands apparently having bonded the night before on a bill together in Portland. Band Of Annuals members Hadley and Timm leaned with their backs against each other at one point as Henderson and Hanson lifted yet another song to a triumphant melodic high; they were soaking in the glory of the moment, as well they should. A Saturday night, hundreds of miles from home, a packed audience, in the prime of life: If you play music, this is as good as it ever gets."
-- PETER BLACKSTOCK
Copyright c. 2008 by No Depression Inc. and/or Peter Blackstock
"...The alt. country album of the year has gone unnoticed seemingly, by everyone. With it’s minimalism approach leaving room for just about everyone to move on into the wide expanses of the recording and feel right at home it's the perfect to get lost with..."--IndieRockReviews.com
Bands that we have shared the stage with:Neko Case, Magnolia Electric Co., backing band for Daniel Johnston, The Minus 5, Pinback, Damian Jurado, Limbeck, The Mother Hips, Two Gallants, Cub Country, Ladyhawk, Pink Mountaintops, Vedera, Earlimart, David Dondero, Koufax, Eric Bachman, Cordero, Court and Spark, Brothers and Sisters, Deathray Davies, Mute Math, Palomino, Joshua James.
Also, check out what these people say....
"When we play my songs, we're gonna sound like The Beatles!" - Daniel Johnston
"I've got these records right alongside my collection of Johnny Cash and Drive-By Truckers releases on my bookshelf." -nowontour.com
"Think a little bit Clem Snide with a hint of Cat Power..." -nowontour.com
It's been a minute and since you last heard from Pacific Soul Records in Oct we've dished out several new "Uncle Ray's Psychedelic Soul" podcast radio shows...if you haven't checked them out, put yourself on and enjoy this phat radio show. Especially listen in on shows #8 & #9 "Vinyl" Part 1&2 with special guests. You are going to dig these shows, the music selection is not to be missed ya' heard!! here is the link to all of them, ENJOY! http://xraydusa.podbean.com/
What's up! We're Chasing Fate! Our debut single, Across The World, is now available on iTunes. If you like what you hear, you can get it for only $1. We also just uploaded a new demo called "What You Do To Me" so if you get a chance, take a listen.
Become a fan on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/chasingfate) or follow us on Twitter (http://twitter.com/itsChasingFate)!!
Fourth Album Arrives January 2010! American Dollar MP3 Discography Special, Only $20 For All Four Albums! Go To: www.theamericandollar.info/merchstore.html Thanks For Listening!
What's up! We're Chasing Fate! Our debut single, Across The World, is now available on iTunes. If you like what you hear, you can get it for only $1. We also just uploaded a new demo called "What You Do To Me" so if you get a chance, take a listen.
Become a fan on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/chasingfate) or follow us on Twitter (http://twitter.com/itsChasingFate)!!
Come witness the extreme Halloween spectacle, tuesday October 27th, @ Murray Theater. Combichrist (currently on the Zombichrist tour) will be accompanied by the eleged Stem Cell Ghost and the tantalizing Sex on the Run as they blow the Motha F#%&in roof of the joint!!!.... As the army of zombies are subdued by the captivating ways of multiple manipulators, this will truly be one Halloween event you'll have to see to believe...
Fourth Album Arrives January 2010! American Dollar MP3 Discography Special, Only $20 For All Four Albums! Go To: www.theamericandollar.info/merchstore.html Thanks For Listening!
What's up! We're Chasing Fate! Our debut single, Across The World, is now available on iTunes. If you like what you hear, you can get it for only $1. We also just uploaded a new demo called "What You Do To Me" so if you get a chance, take a listen.
Become a fan on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/chasingfate) or follow us on Twitter (http://twitter.com/itsChasingFate)!!
Join Elemental as we welcome MARCY PLAYGROUND back to SLC in support of their latest album "Leaving Wonderland... In a Fit of Rage"
Details:
Who: MARCY PLAYGROUND with Elemental! Where: Urban Lounge in SLC When: Wednesday, October 14th at 8:30pm How Much: $15 bones at the door, $12 presell @ www.theelemental.com
The new True Margrit CD - The Juggler's Progress - is now available for pre-order, along with t-shirts and artwork, photo and drumheads, as we get ready for our monthlong tour of the Great Northwest! Check it out here: http://bit.ly/7Cu8J
Look for us in Washington, Oregon and California between October 15 and November 15, when our tour wraps up with the big show at San Francisco's best rock club, Bottom of the Hill! For the complete show schedule, check here: http://bit.ly/1UgGqQ
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