Captain Zepp 07
01-24-2010, 08:28 PM
She & Him
Members:
Zooey Deschanel
M. Ward
Band Description:
She & Him is an American indie folk band consisting of Zooey Deschanel (vocals, piano, banjo) and M. Ward (guitar, production). Deschanel and Ward first met on the set of the film "The Go-Getter", in which the actress had a starring role. The director, Martin Hynes, introduced them to each other and asked them to sing a duet together to be played at the end credits of the film. They decided to perform a Richard and Linda Thompson song entitled "When I Get to the Border". The two bonded over a shared interest in the records produced by George Martin and Phil Spector and by certain Ralph Peer groups such as the Carter Family.
Ward, having heard Deschanel sing previously in the film "Elf", was surprised to learn that she wrote songs herself, but hadn't pursued a career in music. Deschanel had actually done years worth of home demos, but was shy about becoming a big-name celebrity. On a whim, she decided to send them to Ward. Ward called her a short time later, telling her that he would like to record her songs properly, and their band She & Him was formed. Deschanel said in an interview: "I always have loved music, ever since I was really little. I just loved to sing."
Track Listing
"Sentimental Heart" - 2:36
"Why Do You Let Me Stay Here?" - 2:31 [Single]
"This Is Not a Test" - 3:31 [Single]
"Change Is Hard" - 3:03
"I Thought I Saw Your Face Today" - 2:50
"Take It Back" - 2:37
"I Was Made for You" - 2:31
"You Really Got a Hold on Me" - 3:59
"Black Hole" - 2:12
"Got Me" - 2:46
"I Should Have Known Better" - 3:39
"Sweet Darlin'" - 2:41
"Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" (trad.) - 1:37
My Thoughts:
This album was something I really wished I had heard when it first came out, since it truly is great. As far as complexity goes, this is not going to please many people since it is more Folk Music then any other standard form of Rock that people would rather hear. The album just seemed to flow through the first time I played it on my ride home from work. I'm rather glad Zooey has decided to take a stab into the Music Industry since she really does have that gentle voice, like Patsy Cline or Joan Baez.
My favorite track from the album has to be "Black Hole", reminds me of just the Beat Generation kind of music. "Take It Back" and "You Really Got A Hold On Me" also deserve a decent shout out just because I loved the way the tracks would simply just keep you on your toes while listening to it. I honestly didn't think too much of the singles, just seemed too generic to me.
I wish I could go more in-depth into the songs, but because I got a new phone recently it lost all the music saved on there with my main computer 800 miles away, so I'm going from everlasting appeal for the time being.
What are your thoughts?
Members:
Zooey Deschanel
M. Ward
Band Description:
She & Him is an American indie folk band consisting of Zooey Deschanel (vocals, piano, banjo) and M. Ward (guitar, production). Deschanel and Ward first met on the set of the film "The Go-Getter", in which the actress had a starring role. The director, Martin Hynes, introduced them to each other and asked them to sing a duet together to be played at the end credits of the film. They decided to perform a Richard and Linda Thompson song entitled "When I Get to the Border". The two bonded over a shared interest in the records produced by George Martin and Phil Spector and by certain Ralph Peer groups such as the Carter Family.
Ward, having heard Deschanel sing previously in the film "Elf", was surprised to learn that she wrote songs herself, but hadn't pursued a career in music. Deschanel had actually done years worth of home demos, but was shy about becoming a big-name celebrity. On a whim, she decided to send them to Ward. Ward called her a short time later, telling her that he would like to record her songs properly, and their band She & Him was formed. Deschanel said in an interview: "I always have loved music, ever since I was really little. I just loved to sing."
Track Listing
"Sentimental Heart" - 2:36
"Why Do You Let Me Stay Here?" - 2:31 [Single]
"This Is Not a Test" - 3:31 [Single]
"Change Is Hard" - 3:03
"I Thought I Saw Your Face Today" - 2:50
"Take It Back" - 2:37
"I Was Made for You" - 2:31
"You Really Got a Hold on Me" - 3:59
"Black Hole" - 2:12
"Got Me" - 2:46
"I Should Have Known Better" - 3:39
"Sweet Darlin'" - 2:41
"Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" (trad.) - 1:37
My Thoughts:
This album was something I really wished I had heard when it first came out, since it truly is great. As far as complexity goes, this is not going to please many people since it is more Folk Music then any other standard form of Rock that people would rather hear. The album just seemed to flow through the first time I played it on my ride home from work. I'm rather glad Zooey has decided to take a stab into the Music Industry since she really does have that gentle voice, like Patsy Cline or Joan Baez.
My favorite track from the album has to be "Black Hole", reminds me of just the Beat Generation kind of music. "Take It Back" and "You Really Got A Hold On Me" also deserve a decent shout out just because I loved the way the tracks would simply just keep you on your toes while listening to it. I honestly didn't think too much of the singles, just seemed too generic to me.
I wish I could go more in-depth into the songs, but because I got a new phone recently it lost all the music saved on there with my main computer 800 miles away, so I'm going from everlasting appeal for the time being.
What are your thoughts?
