Volume One by She & Him
Performed by: She & Him
Editorial Reviews:
This is the musical debut from M. Ward and Zooey Deschanel, paired together by director Martin Hayens to perform the Richard and Linda Thompson tune "When I Get To The Border" for his film "The Go-Getter". Their match sparked the idea for "Volume One". Limited touring this spring.
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Spotlight customer reviews:
Customer Rating:
Summary: good
Comment: While this is a very very solid effort by Zooey Deschanel and Him, there is somethig a bit too coy about it. It is splendidly done. It also really translates well on vinyl with the added warmth of that medium. However, as somebody wrote, this is really californian laidback songwriting at its best ad worst. I would give it 5 stars really but something bothers me a lot. She is pretty, an actress and also has music as a side-hobby.....this once mroe seems too good to be true. So we will wait for volume 2 to decide if she (and Him) are worthy of 5 stars.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Awesome & expeact from Zoe!
Comment: I knew she could sing but write songs! Woa. This is an amazing album-artistically speaking. Its a bit too country for my taste but i cherish it because Zoe has an amazing voice. I have following her, her voice and her acting since she came to the screen. I"m really proud of her and think this is really very good. If your a fan, you'll like this. If not you might want to borrow this from a friend.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Hey
Comment: "It rarely makes any sense, as is the case here. I mean, who actually sits on a shelf?"
"Sitting an a shelf" is a common metaphorical phrase! As in, "no one got to listen to that track- it was put on the shelf (or "it was shelved") instead of being released." Good track though, eh?
Customer Rating:
Summary: Classic
Comment: Her voice and the music is a thowback to when music was real and natural. Excellent experience!
Customer Rating:
Summary: if I could give it 10 stars I would
Comment: I could count the number of female voices I enjoy on one hand and still have fingers left over. But Zooey Deschanel is one of those voices. I have tried to categorize this group but I can't. Zooey's voice is achingly soulful at times, childishly playful at others, and sometimes has a bit of a country twang. In my opinion she could sing just about any song and make it delightful. Every song on this album is a gem! I can't pick a favorite but I go around singing Why Do You Make Me Stay Here all the time. I was surprised to see that Zooey wrote all but three of the songs. This girl has talent! I'm giddy awaiting future releases.
EAN: 0673855032429
Label: Merge Records
Manufacturer: Merge Records
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Merge Records
Release Date: 2008-03-18
Studio: Merge Records
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Editorial Reviews:
This is the musical debut from M. Ward and Zooey Deschanel, paired together by director Martin Hayens to perform the Richard and Linda Thompson tune "When I Get To The Border" for his film "The Go-Getter". Their match sparked the idea for "Volume One". Limited touring this spring.
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Spotlight customer reviews:
Customer Rating:
Summary: good
Comment: While this is a very very solid effort by Zooey Deschanel and Him, there is somethig a bit too coy about it. It is splendidly done. It also really translates well on vinyl with the added warmth of that medium. However, as somebody wrote, this is really californian laidback songwriting at its best ad worst. I would give it 5 stars really but something bothers me a lot. She is pretty, an actress and also has music as a side-hobby.....this once mroe seems too good to be true. So we will wait for volume 2 to decide if she (and Him) are worthy of 5 stars.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Awesome & expeact from Zoe!
Comment: I knew she could sing but write songs! Woa. This is an amazing album-artistically speaking. Its a bit too country for my taste but i cherish it because Zoe has an amazing voice. I have following her, her voice and her acting since she came to the screen. I"m really proud of her and think this is really very good. If your a fan, you'll like this. If not you might want to borrow this from a friend.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Hey
Comment: "It rarely makes any sense, as is the case here. I mean, who actually sits on a shelf?"
"Sitting an a shelf" is a common metaphorical phrase! As in, "no one got to listen to that track- it was put on the shelf (or "it was shelved") instead of being released." Good track though, eh?
Customer Rating:
Summary: Classic
Comment: Her voice and the music is a thowback to when music was real and natural. Excellent experience!
Customer Rating:
Summary: if I could give it 10 stars I would
Comment: I could count the number of female voices I enjoy on one hand and still have fingers left over. But Zooey Deschanel is one of those voices. I have tried to categorize this group but I can't. Zooey's voice is achingly soulful at times, childishly playful at others, and sometimes has a bit of a country twang. In my opinion she could sing just about any song and make it delightful. Every song on this album is a gem! I can't pick a favorite but I go around singing Why Do You Make Me Stay Here all the time. I was surprised to see that Zooey wrote all but three of the songs. This girl has talent! I'm giddy awaiting future releases.
Technical Details
Binding: Audio CDEAN: 0673855032429
Label: Merge Records
Manufacturer: Merge Records
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Merge Records
Release Date: 2008-03-18
Studio: Merge Records
