- Audio CD (6 Sep 2004)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: Sketchbook
- ASIN: B0002UJMDE
- Other Editions: Audio CD | MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 47,981 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Track Listings
| 1. Yourself Asleep Again |
| 2. Beneath The Rose |
| 3. Don't You Forget (Part One And Two) |
| 4. The Possibilities |
| 5. As You Can See |
| 6. At Last, Our Promise |
| 7. I Still Remember |
| 8. The Nothing |
| 9. Stand In My Way |
| 10. On My Way |
| 11. You Lost Sight In Me |
| 12. Caught In Between |
| 13. The Day Texas Sank To The Bottom Of The Sea |
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Hinson's record has greatly surpassed all of my expectations, even though I was a huge fan of his demos. Its strengths rest on a number of foundations--simple, compelling lyrics repeated hypnotically; unique vocal quality (honest and rough) supplemented by layers of harmony; huge variations in style and instrumentation (beautifully simple piano melodies, horn ensembles, screeching guitars, melodic feedback, acoustic "hillbilly" riffs, etc. all in various combinations). My favorite songs include: "Yourself Asleep Again," "Don't You," "As You Can See," "I Still Remember," "The Nothing," "You Lost Sight In Me," and "The Day Texas Sank to the Bottom of the Sea."
I highly recomend this album. I also recommend the singles with b-sides. "The Possibilities" (demo) on one of the "Beneath the Rose" singles has great lead guitar blending seamlessly with the slowly picked acoustic melody. Also, the album "The Baby and the Satellite," is incredible--short, atmospheric, with more a consistent style and equally intelligent and compelling songs.
If you enjoy honest music with a good deal of emotional content and are eclectic in your tastes, I'm sure this album will amaze you.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is definitely a high point for music releases this year. Micah.p.Hinson and the gospel of progress have produced an album of beautiful songs that are both joyous and melancholic. The vocals echoe over folk/country style music, with many of the songs accompanied by a minaiture ochestra. The album has similar attributes that a bonnie prince billy record has, with micah's vocals alternating with a female counterpart to give a sense that we are being told both sides of the story to these lost love songs. This is a perfect record for people who enjoy such artists as bonnie prince billy, the reindeer section and devendra banhart. Go out and get it.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is an excellent debut from a young artist with a tale or two to tell. Micah P Hinson born in Texas before moving to Manchester sings about his hard up bringing and traumatic experiences. At 22 Hinson has just about seen it all, adopted, homelessness and imprisonment. This album is largely acoustic and songs like 'Don't You Forget' and 'On My Way' just beg to be played over and over. This album just gets better with every listen. Other reviews suggest that I am not alone in my praise for this album. UNCUT 4/5, TIMES 5/5 and NME 9/10.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
A wonderful debut...
Stumbled over this album accident, played it loved it then tried for ages to get my hands on the CD but it is very rare. Read more
Published 14 months ago by 28daysearlier
Top Notch
I have been collecting records for over 50 years. 10,000 albums later & this is in my top 10.A total classic.
Published 16 months ago by J. Bryan
Fantastic. But not for everyone.
Get it clear in your head first.
This is a really great album.
It might take a few listens for some, but it's definately worth the effort. Read more
This is a really great album.
It might take a few listens for some, but it's definately worth the effort. Read more
Published on 30 July 2005 by C. Gault
slow burning
Can't remember why I bought this album... I certainly hadn't read any reviews or heard any songs. It didn't impress me at first but then I never gave it time. Read more
Published on 28 May 2005 by "flapjack7"
Simply beautiful....
I bought this album basically on the strength of amazon reviews... and was not disappointed. It's essentially a country album, but is far darker and more intense than anything you... Read more
Published on 7 Mar 2005 by Rob Ross
Some promise, but lacks bite
Stylish and at times engaging this album suffers from somewhat overlong and plodding arrangements at times which lack progression or musical excitement. Read more
Published on 10 Jan 2005 by B. A. Woodhouse
Very nice indeed
I rarely rate albums 5/5 but this one's special. If you love Smog (as I do) this collection of songs has a similar feel and you won't be disappointed. Read more
Published on 4 Jan 2005 by "muppelino"
Exciting debut!
Micah P Hinson & The Gospel of Progress... is an assured debut from a young man the publicists would like you to believe has had a tough life. It certainly sounds like it. Read more
Published on 1 Dec 2004
Sad songs say so much!
This is a truly wonderful album. Every songs drips with melody and warmth even though the songs are all about love and loss. Read more
Published on 25 Sep 2004 by Scott Laidbach
absolutely off the clock brilliant!
In the vein of a loud Lambchop would be my nearest point of reference with more aggressive/wobbly vocals. Read more
Published on 24 Sep 2004 by A. Grant
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