Ellery
Country of origin:
U.S.
Type of music generally:
Alternative pop/folk
Status:
Most recent release, You Did Everything Right (2008)
See also:
Ellery's site
Comparisons:
Innocence Mission, Over The Rhine
Covers/own material:
Own
General comments:
Passionate folk/pop, sometimes leaning more on one side of that slash, sometimes on the other. Tasha Golden has a strong, soulful voice, slightly reminiscent of Natalie Merchant's, the band's musicianship is good, and the songwriting is solid and catchy. Exactly what alternative folk fans are looking for. (sophiagurley@hotmail.com)
Recommended first album:
Lying Awake is the only one we've heard
Recordings:
- The Ordinary (as Dividing the Plunder, 2003)
- Make Your Troubles Mine ep (2005)
- Lying Awake (2006)
- What I've Said Out Loud (2007)
- December Days (free download EP, 2008)
- You Did Everything Right (2008)
Lying Awake
Release info:
2006—Virt Records—VRT 1008
Availability:
Wide in U. Also see Ellery's site
Ecto priority:
Highly recommended for fans of alternative folk
Group members:
Tasha Golden—vocals, backing vocals, piano, Wurlitzer
Justin Golden—backing vocals, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, tenor guitar, mando guitar
Guest artists:
Ric Hordinski—electric guitars, loops, keys, percussion, stuff
Amos Heller—bass
Josh Seurkamp—drums, percussion
Produced by:
Ric Hordinski
Comments:
This is a strong album, sure to be a favourite with fans of alternative folk: the material is good, the vocals fervent, the overall sound engaging. My only complaint is that the production could be a little crisper to highlight Tasha Golden's impassioned vocals more clearly. "Know Better Know" will haunt you, while the first track "Anna" is reminiscent of the best of Sarah McLachlan's early days. Impressive. Heads up, altfolk-lovers. (sophiagurley@hotmail.com)
Thanks to Sophia Gurley for work on this entry
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