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Early Days
Beth Hirsch
Early Days
Genres: Dance & Electronic, Alternative Rock, Folk, Pop, Rock
 
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Introspective, sparse, and hypnotic, Early Days is a promising first effort from this Tampa, Florida-born singer-songwriter. Not that she's a rookie: you may recognize her reedy voice from collaborations with French duo Ai...  more »

     
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All Artists: Beth Hirsch
Title: Early Days
Members Wishing: 1
Total Copies: 0
Label: K7
Original Release Date: 10/24/2000
Re-Release Date: 7/25/2000
Genres: Dance & Electronic, Alternative Rock, Folk, Pop, Rock
Styles: Trip-Hop, Indie & Lo-Fi, Traditional Folk, Dance Pop, Adult Alternative
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 730003709128

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Introspective, sparse, and hypnotic, Early Days is a promising first effort from this Tampa, Florida-born singer-songwriter. Not that she's a rookie: you may recognize her reedy voice from collaborations with French duo Air on their Moon Safari album, or from her duet with Wasis Diop on the Thomas Crown Affair soundtrack. However, this nine-track acoustic collage proves that Hirsch has her own clear vision. A diverse and richly textured collection of deeply personal meditations, Early Days meanders through varied subject matter like a graceful sleepwalker. "The More We Live," a sweetly modest ballad, shows jazz roots in its spare, expressive chords. "Mary the Angel" almost slips on artless lyrics that chart the tale of a girl's friendship with the family maid, but the melody is so unique and haunting that the song is saved. "Gabrielle," the album's best, traces the curve of a rocky relationship that has come full circle, with Hirsch's soaring vocals elegantly illustrating every line. --Sally Weinbach

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10/31/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)

"I first heard Beth Hirsch on Air's great album Moon Safari. The thought intrigued me - how would she sound on her own album? She doesn't disappoint!Hirsch's new album "Early Days" is an acoustically romantic joyride. The singer/songwriter's vocals have just enough simpatico and vulnerability to give the impression of a happy tomorrow.A cross between Joni Mitchell and Beth Orton - she is my generations' Tori Amos."Life is Mine" could easily become my new anthem. "Somebody Dandy" reminds me of the feeling of my first love. "Silent Song" gives an insight of the lonely mood of being by myself.If you are expecting the romp of modern day music - forget it - but if you are looking for a voice and lyrics to open up your secret self - this is your musical soulmate."