Cheap Souvenirs
| Cheap Souvenirs | |
|---|---|
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| Studio album by | |
| Released | September 2013 |
| Recorded | 2013 |
| Genre | Alternative rock |
| Label | Hard Rock Records |
| Producer | Dennis Herring |
Cheap Souvenirs is the second album by the American band Hey Monea!, released in 2013.
The success of Hard Rock Rising led to a recording contract with the indie label Hard Rock Records, enabling the band to work with Grammy-winning producer Dennis Herring in Oxford, Mississippi. This collaboration resulted in their second full-length album. Cheap Souvenirs emphasized minimalist alternative folk rock with acoustic guitars, banjos, piano-driven melodies, and layered vocal harmonies. According to critics, standout tracks include the "folksy love ballad" "Adeline", the piano-led "Pollyanna", and the title track "Cheap Souvenirs".[1][2]
Critical reception
[edit]The Canton Repository named the album one of the best of 2013.[3]
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Adeline" | 2:24 |
| 2. | "Pollyanna" | 2:54 |
| 3. | "Never Gonna Take You Back" | 2:40 |
| 4. | "Sweetness" | 2:53 |
| 5. | "When We Kiss" | 3:23 |
| 6. | "Stay" | 3:27 |
| 7. | "Ohio Lullaby" | 2:55 |
| 8. | "Cigarette" | 2:45 |
| 9. | "Six Day War" | 3:47 |
| 10. | "Cheap Souvenirs" | 4:10 |
Personnel
[edit]- Hey Monea!
- Dan Monea – lead vocals, guitar, piano
- Nate Monea – backing vocals, drums, percussion
- Adam Orin – bass
- Additional musicians
- Ryan Doyle – guitars, backing vocals, mandolin
- Dennis Herring – programming, piano
References
[edit]- ↑ Carlson, Alex (October 4, 2013). "Anything But Cheap: Hey Monea! Take Folk Rock Back to Its Roots". Pittsburgh Music Magazine.
- ↑ Kane, Dan (December 21, 2012). "On the Beat: A good year for local band Hey Monea!". cantonrep.com.
- ↑ Kane, Dan (January 2, 2014). "Dan Kane's 12 favorite albums of 2013". cantonrep.com.