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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