Track Listings
| 1. the start |
| 2. long to meet you |
| 3. what i needed |
| 4. not here |
| 5. skin to skin |
| 6. waste my time |
| 7. the jelly |
| 8. now november |
| 9. hands |
| 10. intentions |
| 11. eleven |
Editorial Reviews
About the Artist
Described as "Modern rock with an acoustic kick", the New Haven based trio ECHOING AUGUST fuses together alternative music with acoustic subtleties. EA's distinctive blend delivers songs full of hooks and pop sensibilities that audiences throughout New England can't seem to get enough of. From high-energy live shows to intimate acoustic venues, the band has proven their natural talents as powerful songwriters and entertainers. Echoing August performs over 50 live shows every year at festivals, colleges and clubs, recently the band has gained notoriety tour supporting acts like Better Than Ezra, The Pat McGee Band, Rusted Root, and Robbie Krieger (of The Doors).
Product Description
Hook-centric, acoustic alt-rock was once an inescapable and irresistible facet of American music; now it often seems as quaint an idea as two-way pagers, Pauly Shore movies, and relative world peace. But while most of the great 90s acts have headed for greener pastures, the sunny but edgy sound wrought by bands like the Lemonheads, the Gin Blossoms, and Buffalo Tom are gone but not forgotten, lingering somewhere in the subconscious of every listener that grew up with Alternative Nation on the tv and something dubbed "modern rock" on the radio. Certainly by means a self-consciously retro outfit, New Haven's own Echoing August manages to evoke those sounds without being particularly indebted to them. The trio's recently released debut LP, Morning, Sometimes, Maybe, is clearly the sound of a fresh young band getting its feet wet and coming into its own in the playing and songwriting departments, but somehow they can't help tapping into our collective alt-rock memories along the way. August vocalist/guitarist Nick Martucci says the band is more than okay with that. "We're in our 20s right now and I think the music is a product of when we've grown up... it's funny about the 90s — there was a lot of great music back then and in modern rock today you don't see much of it anymore." But there's a certain coolness inherent in not following the trends, in playing the music that makes you feel good rather than catering to the whims of the mainstream - Martucci credits performers like Ryan Adams (who, successful as he is now, most likely would have been an alterna-rock god back in the day) for shaping his own musical nonconformity. "He's in my cd player constantly," Martucci says. "There's some substance to his songwriting and there's definitely some talent beyond just trying to fit into the next hot thing. I think that we're maybe unconsciously trying to do the same thing, writing songs that come from our past, from music that's influenced us.! Really it's not pandering to what's big at the time, just doing what you know and what comes out of you." There's certainly nothing strained about a song like the record's proper opener, Long to Meet You, an upbeat track buoyed by speedy acoustic strumming and a warm electric arpeggio courtesy of lead guitarist/bassist Pat McCarthy - it's melodic and springy and lively, a piece of guitar pop that sounds effortless though there's clearly some skillful songwriting holding it together. In fact, the band - rounded out by its most recent addition, drummer Shawn Sandi - excels at sounding un-self-conscious, comfortable enough in their musical abilities to let the hooks come naturally and the guitars, bass, and drums wrap around each other organically rather than mathematically. Their playing is tight but not rigid, the songs are sweet but not saccharine, and the album is focused and polished but not over-written or over-produced. Martucci and McCarthy had developed their musical chemistry in an earlier band before forming Echoing August and setting about writing their own songs, and, according to Martucci, they spent eight months before settling on Sandi's percussion as the final piece of the puzzle. (He got involved with the songwriting on newer compositions like the album tracks Skin to Skin and Waste My Time). Martucci says staying genuine is key to Echoing August's philosophy, and while that isn't always the fastest way to establish yourself in a music scene — especially one like Connecticut's, whose balance generally tips toward either heavier or more low-fi, experimental acts — it means that while the fans might be harder to earn, they'll be that much more loyal. "What especially keeps me in the game is the reaction we're getting from people," he says. "By no means is our band an easy fit in the Connecticut scene — you can't throw us on a metal bill, but you can't put us on a folk bill either... you have to prove yourself, and what's exciting is that people are starting to catch on to what we're doi
Morning Sometimes Maybe,Echoing August,The Orchard,Pop,Rock,Rock/Pop
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Collection: Say It With Music (Dlx)
Andr Kostelanetz Manufacturer: Collectables ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD  General
| Soundtracks
| Styles
| Music
General
| Easy Listening
| Pop
| Styles
| Music
Easy Listening
| Pop
| Indie Music
| Stores
| Music
ASIN: B00007L8X4 Release Date: 2003-02-18 |
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Album Description
The multi-faceted Andre Kostelanetz left his mark on the music world as an acclaimed conductor/arranger/accompanist. His most notable contribution is the creation of the Easy Listening genre, done by bridging the gap between Classical and Pop music. Highlights on this 6 CD box set include Irving Berlin's 'Cheek To Cheek', George Gershwin's 'The Man I Love' and Jerome Kern's 'Smoke Gets In Your Eyes'. Includes 3 bonus tracks 'Just One Of Those Things' (Cole Porter), 'Sweet Leilani' (from Waikiki Wedding) & 'Frenesi' (Cancion Tropical). Standard jewel cases housed in a deluxe wooden box w/hinged lid (approx. 6 x 5''). Collectables. 2003.
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Morning Sometimes Maybe Full Length 2005
Manufacturer: Orchard ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Pop Rock
| Pop
| Styles
| Music
ASIN: B000CA7W8G Release Date: 2005-05-10 |
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Morning Sometimes Maybe
Echoing August Manufacturer: The Orchard ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General
| Rock
| Styles
| Music
Pop Rock
| Pop
| Styles
| Music
Pop Rock
| Pop
| Indie Music
| Stores
| Music
ASIN: B0009VND9A Release Date: 2005-06-07 |
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Product Description
Hook-centric, acoustic alt-rock was once an inescapable and irresistible facet of American music; now it often seems as quaint an idea as two-way pagers, Pauly Shore movies, and relative world peace. But while most of the great 90s acts have headed for greener pastures, the sunny but edgy sound wrought by bands like the Lemonheads, the Gin Blossoms, and Buffalo Tom are gone but not forgotten, lingering somewhere in the subconscious of every listener that grew up with Alternative Nation on the tv and something dubbed "modern rock" on the radio. Certainly by means a self-consciously retro outfit, New Haven's own Echoing August manages to evoke those sounds without being particularly indebted to them. The trio's recently released debut LP, Morning, Sometimes, Maybe, is clearly the sound of a fresh young band getting its feet wet and coming into its own in the playing and songwriting departments, but somehow they can't help tapping into our collective alt-rock memories along the way. August vocalist/guitarist Nick Martucci says the band is more than okay with that. "We're in our 20s right now and I think the music is a product of when we've grown up... it's funny about the 90s — there was a lot of great music back then and in modern rock today you don't see much of it anymore." But there's a certain coolness inherent in not following the trends, in playing the music that makes you feel good rather than catering to the whims of the mainstream - Martucci credits performers like Ryan Adams (who, successful as he is now, most likely would have been an alterna-rock god back in the day) for shaping his own musical nonconformity. "He's in my cd player constantly," Martucci says. "There's some substance to his songwriting and there's definitely some talent beyond just trying to fit into the next hot thing. I think that we're maybe unconsciously trying to do the same thing, writing songs that come from our past, from music that's influenced us.! Really it's not pandering to what's big at the time, just doing what you know and what comes out of you." There's certainly nothing strained about a song like the record's proper opener, Long to Meet You, an upbeat track buoyed by speedy acoustic strumming and a warm electric arpeggio courtesy of lead guitarist/bassist Pat McCarthy - it's melodic and springy and lively, a piece of guitar pop that sounds effortless though there's clearly some skillful songwriting holding it together. In fact, the band - rounded out by its most recent addition, drummer Shawn Sandi - excels at sounding un-self-conscious, comfortable enough in their musical abilities to let the hooks come naturally and the guitars, bass, and drums wrap around each other organically rather than mathematically. Their playing is tight but not rigid, the songs are sweet but not saccharine, and the album is focused and polished but not over-written or over-produced. Martucci and McCarthy had developed their musical chemistry in an earlier band before forming Echoing August and setting about writing their own songs, and, according to Martucci, they spent eight months before settling on Sandi's percussion as the final piece of the puzzle. (He got involved with the songwriting on newer compositions like the album tracks Skin to Skin and Waste My Time). Martucci says staying genuine is key to Echoing August's philosophy, and while that isn't always the fastest way to establish yourself in a music scene — especially one like Connecticut's, whose balance generally tips toward either heavier or more low-fi, experimental acts — it means that while the fans might be harder to earn, they'll be that much more loyal. "What especially keeps me in the game is the reaction we're getting from people," he says. "By no means is our band an easy fit in the Connecticut scene — you can't throw us on a metal bill, but you can't put us on a folk bill either... you have to prove yourself, and what's exciting is that people are starting to catch on to what we're doiCustomer Reviews:
Good stuff.......2005-10-25
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