Track Listings (12) - Disc #1| All Artists: Martha's Trouble Title: Forget October Members Wishing: 0 Total Copies: 0 Label: Aisling Records Original Release Date: 5/18/2004 Release Date: 5/18/2004 Genres: Folk, Pop, Rock Styles: Contemporary Folk, Adult Contemporary, Vocal Pop, Adult Alternative, Folk Rock Number of Discs: 1 SwapaCD Credits: 1 UPC: 825346157627 |
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LET?S TALK ABOUT THE FORGET OCTOBER SESSIONS. ROB: We recorded at Hollow Reed Studios in Asheville, North Carolina. It was a great set-up this time around because the whole house had been converted to a studio with a guest... more » |
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Album Description LET?S TALK ABOUT THE FORGET OCTOBER SESSIONS. ROB: We recorded at Hollow Reed Studios in Asheville, North Carolina. It was a great set-up this time around because the whole house had been converted to a studio with a guest room. So, we could live, eat and work all in the same place. JEN: We wanted to work with the same producers, Chris Rosser and Jerry York since there seems to be great chemistry when the four of us commence on a project. For this record we wanted to expand a bit, and bring in some other musicians but the only guest turned out to be River Guerguerian who played all the drums on the record. WHAT WAS YOUR APPROACH TO THE RECORDING PROCESS? JEN: Our approach was pretty simple. We wanted to make the best record we could with as much tasteful production as possible. Adding drums would be significant because our last three albums were percussion only. Along with that we wanted to experiment with different synth sounds and electric sounds and see how we could incorporate them into these 12 songs. The trick would be do this in a way in which we didn't lose our sound, but only evolved it. WAS ?EVOLVING? AN ISSUE FOR YOU? ROB: Yes, an important one. We didn?t want to lose who we were or alienate our fans. They?ve been accustomed to something a little less complicated production-wise. WHAT WERE SOME OTHER FACTORS THAT MADE THIS RECORDING DIFFERENT? JEN: Well, one important factor was being able to take our time with the recording. We had the opportunity to get away from it many times and come back to the studio with a clear focus. This is something we haven?t done in the past and it allowed the tracks to breathe a little more. TALK TO ME ABOUT THE RECORDING PROCESS. OBVIOUSLY, ALLOWING FOR MORE TIME TO MAKE CREATIVE DECISIONS CHANGED YOUR APPROACH. ROB: We wanted to take our time with this album and not be on any deadline. Our thinking with this is that we could really make a good record. So we started around Thanksgiving last year and did a little pre-production with our producers and then laid the drums down. During the month of December we spent time at the studio laying down parts while trying to maintain a busy tour schedule. Once we got all the parts down we did a rough mix and then a couple of final mixes. ANY PARTICULAR SESSIONS STAND OUT FOR YOU? ROB: For She Hear's A Train, we decided to go with a spare arrangement, just piano & voice. So for this, we thought it would be nice to find a studio with a grand piano. We took an evening and went to Charlotte, NC and recorded the song at the Acoustic Barn studio. The recording of that song that night was very moving. ONCE RECORDING WAS FINISHED, YOU STILL HAD TO MIX AND MASTER. CARE TO ELABORATE ON THAT PROCESS. ROB: We finished mixing in March, and mastering was done in early April by Bob Boyd at Ambient Digital in Houston. Mastering is a process that is the final critical stage in making a beautiful-sounding recording, sort of like polishing the car. It brings out the shine. (Laughs) ANY FINAL THOUGHTS? JEN: We hope listeners enjoy what we?ve done here. We had a great time making this record and that really comes through when we?ve let people listen. We?re focused and ready to go. Similarly Requested CDs
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CD ReviewsPerfect for almost any occasion Derek B. Pratt | Auburn, AL USA | 09/24/2004 (5 out of 5 stars) "If you were to take the better part of Jewel's voice, mix it in with the lead of the cranberries and threw in undertones of Amie Lee from Evanescense, you'd get Jen Slocumb of Martha's trouble, a VERY talented singer whom I believe would be in heavy rotation on our mtv stations if she had better publicity. She has already entranced my home town of Auburn Alabama; she could very easily take over the world. And lets not forget the talented band to back her up. "Forget october" is the most recent album featuring such great laid back hits as the title track, "Waverly" and "Through the mystery." There is not a bed song on the album; her voice could make any song sound great. I keep the cd in my car at all times for travel. It has such a good vibe-the not too folk not too pop not too rock-it puts me in a better mood no matter what. I am truly a number one fan, and I'll finally get to see her live next week. I'm very excited. If you do not like the album.... then I think you're just not a very happy person. I would also recommend thea gilmore, the music has a similar vibe." You simply have to buy this album! Be | 01/30/2005 (5 out of 5 stars) "One word for it and all of MT's albums - amazing! Beautiful music, Jen has an amazing voice and Rob is great on guitar." Don't Miss This One!!! WOW!!! Daphne R. Carr | 10/21/2004 (5 out of 5 stars) "Martha's Trouble is big time! I was able to see them live and the level of talent is amazing..."chill bump" amazing. Forget October displays incredible talent and powerful, meaning lyrics. Jen's unique voice is unlike any other, one not to miss."
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