Hope Was

Artist: Soul Whirling Somewhere
Label: Projekt Records
Category: Music

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Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 2

UPC: 617026008226
EAN: 0617026008226
ASIN: B000006NJL

Release Date: 1998-05-19

Hope Was

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Tracks:

Everything Was Beautiful
How To Hang Yourself
Yuma
I Will Never Let Go
There Is No Getting Through
When A Person Splits In Two, Where Does The Old Half Go?
You're A Book I'll Never Finish
I Should Throw Myself Under A Train
When They Emptied The Sea
Strength Is My Weakness
I Am The Last
Waking
Everyone Will Eventually Leave You
Untitled Track #14

Tracks:

Nothing Is Different/Arkansas
How To Bury Yourself
The Safety In Overglorifying The Past
The Last Time I Left
When
The Hook Through It
S-qoia
Sonora/Red
Unsleep
The Great Barrier
Forget It. I Give Up. Goodbye. I Love You.

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Amazon.com

It's odd that the overall mood of a double-CD-full of songs on love and the loss thereof should be one of peace, but that's the impression left by Soul Whirling Somewhere's Hope Was. Michael Plaster's gentle voice, supported by an acoustic guitar and a host of instruments both electronic and acoustic, has in it the sound of transition, making Hope Was the perfect music for sunrise or sunset. One expects to see the opening credits of a movie upon hearing this music, a movie featuring lonesome figures standing on street corners, whether it's the gentle evocativeness of "Strength Is My Weakness" or the ambient-sounding, strings-heavy "How to Hang Yourself." Meditative and entrancing, this is one recording you won't want to miss. <I>-- Genevieve Williams</I>

Customer Reviews:

NOT a real snoozer.......2003-05-09

This is sadcore with a dark ambient twist. If you truly understand this genre of music, you will know that this is not boring stuff. If your heart and/or life is in complete shambles, this CD will move you more than you can possibly imagine. If you are not an emotional person who loves heartbreakingly beautiful music and lyrics, then do not buy this. Nothing really compares to this album, but for comparison's sake, I'd say it's like a darker and much more depressing version of American Music Club's "Everclear" or the Red House Painters' "Down Colorful Hill" or "Rollercoaster". Yes, I said it. "How can it possibly be more depressing than those albums?" you say to yourself. Well, I guess you'll just have to see for yourself. Basically, if you are the type of person I described above, you will not regret buying this. It is truly a masterpiece, and the only double-disc recording I can easily listen to all the way through. If I had to complain about something, I'd say that there are a couple of songs that seem a bit superfluous. BUT, Michael Plaster's beautifully expressed emotion comes through in his music and lyrics on every track. No song falls short of its intended mark. It is, by far, my favorite CD(s), with too many highlights to list. If you're still unsure about purchasing it, look at the song titles. If they speak to you in the slightest bit, you should buy this.

A real snoozer.......2003-03-25

There are maybe 3 or 4 good tracks on this cd. The rest all sounds wish washy. There is no structure to most of the
songs and the muscianship is quite mediocre. The vocals however, are intriguing, soft, and emotional. You just wish it would reach some sort of peak, but the songs just never take off. Amazingly enough I will write this same review for Please Send Help. This project could really take off with a full band to accompany Plaster's ability as a songwriter/singer/guitar player. Save your self some cash and purchase this from projekt's website for only $[a bit o money]. It's really how much this album should be regularly.

Beautifully sad and wonderful.......2000-09-08

Two discs of slow-paced, low-key songs about the end of a relationship and not wanting to let go. The 2 hours of music presented here can be very emotionally draining when listened to in one sitting, and I think that's the point. Michael Plaster actually forces you to feel what he is going through using slow acoustic guitar and somewhat sparse production in addition to his beautifully honest vocals. This is an album that has the ability to move you to tears.

While the album mostly works as a whole rather than seperate songs, there are a few standout tracks, mostly on disc 2..the best being "The Last Time I Left", one of the few tracks on the album with drums. Its simple piano and vocals truly express the sadness and denial within the lyrics.

This is an album that shouldn't be overlooked. Stark, haunting, beautiful..

This is truly amazing...........1998-10-25

Soul Whirling Somewhere's Michael Plaster expresses views that have for sure been shared by everyone else on this planet and is bold enough to bring out these feelings. You can't help but feeling sorry for Michael Plaster, but those who have experienced darkness with relationships will understand the power that Hope Was provides.

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