About Ha Ha Tonka /// Novel Sounds... Available Now
What people are already saying about NOVEL SOUNDS OF THE NOUVEAU SOUTH
"Novel Sounds is violent, literate, unapologetic Southern rock. With its angelic organ and snarling guitars, "The Outpouring" conjures the Allmans, "Hold My Feet to the Fire" drops gospel harmonies over a boogie-woogie backbeat, and the fingerpicked "Close Every Valve to Your Bleeding Heart" builds from tender to raging without a false note." -David Peisner, SPIN (June 2009)
"(Novel Sounds) Occupies the sweet spot between country and indie, writing ornery songs with big hooks. Listen if you want your alt country to be heavy on the alt." -J. Edward Keyes, RollingStone.com (May 2009)
"...in crafting a more challenging album—a more mature album—Ha Ha Tonka have, against the odds, crafted a much better album, too. Novel sounds, indeed." -PopMatters (June 2009)
"If Novel Sounds was a novel, it'd be Southern gothic. The songs are full of sin and violence, with echoes of the Civil War ("The Horse In Motion," "A Siege Of Sorts") and lynch mobs ("What Shepherds Of These Hills?"). There aren't many laughs to be had with this record but it's a solid achievement." -Kerry Doole, Exclaim (June 2009)
Here's what some folks have said after listening to our first record BUCKLE IN THE BIBLE BELT
"It’s the best rock record I’ve heard this year. There’s nothing on the White Stripes’ recent Icky Thump as convincingly roots-rockin’ as “Caney Mountain,”...Power-pop hook kings the New Pornographers couldn’t manage a track as infectious as Ha Ha Tonka’s “Falling In” on their latest, Challengers—and they’ve got Neko Case! Trust me, folks, this is really strong stuff." Josh Timmerman - PopMatters.com
"HHT deftly mixes sweet harmonies and raw, spewing rock and roll. Miss this record at your own risk." John Holcomb - Amplifier
"A precocious, stammering rock record that bridges sweet-water gospel folk with sweltering Southern rock." CMJ Essentials
"It's practically hopeless for me to try and compare this album or band to someone else. Everyone today is trying to be new and different, so as to have an edge on the competition. Well, Ha Ha Tonka has done it." Rachel Frederickson - Hybrid Music
"Blasting from our offices:rich with personal stories and people eager to pound the floorboards to crunchy, sun-soaked roots rock." SPIN Magazine
“…a confident set of rootsy indie-rock combining a variety of well-crafted songs with excellent harmonies. At times the band’s sound recalls Kings of Leon, but other influences poke through, from backwoods gospel to the Replacements." Don Yates - KEXP Seattle
i heard u guys were coming back to pittsburgh. good to hear. i know i liked when u guys were with the clarks in indiana pa that was a fun show. keep selling those records man.
Hello,
Just stopping by to see how life in your world is. I have a new guest book
below. I would be honored for you to sign it and leave your mark on
history. OR you can go to my page and tell what you think of my
page. Yeah!!!!! Have a fantastic day!!!
I hope you guys had a good time/good stay in Indy. No doubt, it was a fabulous evening for sure. Refreshing to meet gracious musicians. really. xoxox, jess
Congrats on the new disc. It is so sweet. Not that I would have expected any less. Heard you got added to KUT here in Austin last week so I'll be requestin. Miss yall. Be safe on the roaddd xo
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THANKS FOR ADDING US!!!!PLEASE FEEL FREE TO STOP BY ANYTIME..AND IF YOU COULD PLEASE LEAVE A COMMENT ON WHAT MUSIC YOU LIKE BEST AND WHAT YOU THINK OF THE STATION WE'D REALLY APPRECIATE IT...WE'RE VERY GLAD TO HAVE YOU AS A FRIEND...HAVE A GREAT DAY!!!
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