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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I bought the first album `Volume One' and still regard it as one of my most cherished records of the past few years. She & Him where a band who I stumbled on by pure chance. I had missed the early hype surrounding the duo, most of which was conjured up by Zooey Deschanel's Hollywood star status.
On first listen you cannot help but be uplifted by an assembly of angelic, soulful pop music, which has its roots firmly in 1960s America. It doffs its cap to the Californian and Nashville sounds that have preserved that decade as perhaps the most fertile period in popular music.
Volume Two suggests the pair have matured, and become more tight-knit as artists. This is not a vanity project, but a collection of beautiful pop songs spread across two volumes. It's pleasant, but not saccharine. Sure it has immense crossover potential, but this is credible song writing with meticulous craft.
I was lucky enough to acquire an early copy of Volume Two. Fans of the first record will be encouraged to hear that all of the strongest facets remain, but added is a sense of a real longevity and progression, without moving away from their trademark sound. M Ward's sun-tinged guitar hooks as well as his precise string arrangements compliment Zooey's alluring vocals throughout. It's powerful stuff, addictive and has you longing for more.
Nods to the past are evident as the duo produce a refined version of the Skeeter Davis classic "Gonna Get Along Without You Now". This is one of many highlights on a truly magnificent collection of retro American pop. You will be hard pushed to find a more satisfying listening experience this year!
On first listen you cannot help but be uplifted by an assembly of angelic, soulful pop music, which has its roots firmly in 1960s America. It doffs its cap to the Californian and Nashville sounds that have preserved that decade as perhaps the most fertile period in popular music.
Volume Two suggests the pair have matured, and become more tight-knit as artists. This is not a vanity project, but a collection of beautiful pop songs spread across two volumes. It's pleasant, but not saccharine. Sure it has immense crossover potential, but this is credible song writing with meticulous craft.
I was lucky enough to acquire an early copy of Volume Two. Fans of the first record will be encouraged to hear that all of the strongest facets remain, but added is a sense of a real longevity and progression, without moving away from their trademark sound. M Ward's sun-tinged guitar hooks as well as his precise string arrangements compliment Zooey's alluring vocals throughout. It's powerful stuff, addictive and has you longing for more.
Nods to the past are evident as the duo produce a refined version of the Skeeter Davis classic "Gonna Get Along Without You Now". This is one of many highlights on a truly magnificent collection of retro American pop. You will be hard pushed to find a more satisfying listening experience this year!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By A Walker
Format:Audio CD
I became a fan of She & Him after stumbling across them on lots of blogs a couple of years ago. I was initially sceptical of them, with the Hollywood connection, but a fan of M. Ward, checked out Volume One and it became my soundtrack to the summer 2008. A beautiful album of simple lyrics, but with blissful pop melodies and a charming voice by Deschanel.
I was so excited to hear about the return album as I had imagined this would have been a one-off collaboration, and rushed to buy tickets at their first UK show Koko, but it had sold out within days. I moved too slow. Anyhow, I have attempted to content myself with listening to the new album streamed on a US site recently, and it definitly hasn't disappointed. The second album is exactly all a fan could hope for, more cheerful summery pop tunes, with a sprinkling of unrequited love flung into the mix. The lyrics again are penned with charming simplicity, but the music once again works with this in complete harmony.
The duo seem to compliment each other just perfectly, and I for one can wait to get my hands on the new album. I would recommend all to get a little She & Him sunshine into their life.
A beautiful album to soundtrack the summer of 2010 perfectly.
I was so excited to hear about the return album as I had imagined this would have been a one-off collaboration, and rushed to buy tickets at their first UK show Koko, but it had sold out within days. I moved too slow. Anyhow, I have attempted to content myself with listening to the new album streamed on a US site recently, and it definitly hasn't disappointed. The second album is exactly all a fan could hope for, more cheerful summery pop tunes, with a sprinkling of unrequited love flung into the mix. The lyrics again are penned with charming simplicity, but the music once again works with this in complete harmony.
The duo seem to compliment each other just perfectly, and I for one can wait to get my hands on the new album. I would recommend all to get a little She & Him sunshine into their life.
A beautiful album to soundtrack the summer of 2010 perfectly.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By D. Schembri
Format:Audio CD
A great little album, perfect for a summer soundtrack as someone mentioned in another review. Some good hooks, some nice sounds. Nothing too epic or mind blowing but then that's not was this is about. A nice album to have on around the house, cooking or lounging about. If you're a fan of Zooey's movies you will like it too. Her voice and vibe really come through on the songs. Nice melodies and guitar hooks. Love the 50's influence as it's not over done or too try hard. Simple, bright, fun, sweet album with songs that will be stuck in your head.
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BRILLIANT
Good condition case and CD.
This is definitely not a case of the first album being the only good one, and they definitely haven't lost what makes them so lovely and... Read more
This is definitely not a case of the first album being the only good one, and they definitely haven't lost what makes them so lovely and... Read more
Published 14 days ago by Yerrr
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Published 1 month ago by gary
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I love She and Him
If you like Russian Red or Indie music, that's your group. It's one of my favorites groups, and I really like all their songs, and all their albums. Read more
Published 8 months ago by ChicaPop
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Love this album
I watch new girl and I only recently realised that zooey deschanel sang in a band. I listened to this album and i fell in love with it. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Michelle
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Wonderful refreshing retro sound!
Zooey Deschanel is one celebrity who deserves the hype. A talented singer and songwriter this album is such a pleasure to listen to. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Undomestic Goddess
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love it
I adore this album its beautiful and folksie with a 60's feel, and I love zooey deschanels voice, amazing, a serious must by!
Published 16 months ago by jmt1088
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant!
I've never known such a music group to be so happy and uplifting.
This album is perfect - and I mean perfect - for sunny days. Read more
This album is perfect - and I mean perfect - for sunny days. Read more
Published 24 months ago by B. Jameson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Bbuy this now!
If you loved Volume One, this is a must have. She and Him have the uncanny ability to write songs that you fall in love with and cannot stop singing. Read more
Published on 1 Sep 2010 by Joey
5.0 out of 5 stars
Delightful, delicious, & a bit retro
I just discovered this on the recommendation of my partner, who thought I might like this. It's a collection of slightly breezy low key breezy songwriting with more than a little... Read more
Published on 18 Aug 2010 by pjr
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic second album :)
If you liked the first album you will love this one, even better! Zooey Deschanel has the sweetest voice! :) This CD has a few more chilled-out songs than the first one. Read more
Published on 17 Aug 2010 by Cazibelle
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