Hymns for the Hopeless

Artist: William Elliott Whitmore
Label: Southern Records
Category: Music

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Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 1

UPC: 718752810623
EAN: 0718752810623
ASIN: B0000CC88R

Release Date: 2003-10-07

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Listmania:

Hymns For The Hopeless
Tom Waits-esque
Shakin or stirred. Music for the Alcohal Impaired

Tracks:

Cold And Dead
Sometimes Our Dreams Float Like Anchors
Does Me No Good
Lord Only Knows
Pine Box
From The Cell Door To The Gallows
Burn My Body
Our Paths Will Cross Again

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Customer Reviews:

great first album.......2005-05-01

I bought this and "Ashes" on the same day, listening to them by DOR. "Hymns" is terrific. I agree that this is an important new voice, and it really is hard to get _past_ the voice proper. However, I actually find WEW's first album to be a bit too, well, studied (bordering on derivative in a few places) to bookend it with the best of Richard Thompson, Robert Pete Williams, Gillian Welch, or what have you. "Hymns" doesn't find a consistency beyond the vocals, IMO: acapella here, pickup band there, and the arrangements themselves really don't get past a devotion to influences. The sole exception makes this point: "Lord Only Knows" has a terrific slide/mandolin arrangement with lyrics that slip between the concrete and the abstract--a really simple, gorgeous song. I guess I ultimately feel that when you have that voice, it lends a past-ness to whatever you do, freeing you up to be fully creative/contemporary with the content and accompaniments. I'd maybe go four stars, but "Ashes" is such a powerhouse that I'm not embarrassed providing a solid three for a rookie attempt.

Authentic Voice.......2005-02-28

William E. Whitmore is a new and authentic voice that all the world should hear. An almost mystical austerity permeates his work. Amazing.

Diggin' Whitmore in Louisiana.......2004-12-22

William Elliot Whitmore is amazing. His voice is hauntingly raw and his lyrics are sincere. See him in concert if you get the chance, it's an incredible experience. He is a rare find.

Can't say enough!.......2004-02-12

Sometimes you stumble upon something that really shines and this is definately the case here...it's not very often that someone reveals so much through their voice, and William Wlliot Whitmore gives a lot to his performance. If you ever have the chance to see him live, do so!

Great Album.......2004-01-12

It's not very often you can find music this good. I find all the tracks very emotional, but "does me no good" has to be my favorite.

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