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Hem — Hollow
Album: Eveningland
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Released: 2005
Length: 3:51
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Sometimes when I lay down at night
I swear I can see to heaven
For it's in dreaming that the things
I always knew
are the only thoughts I have
And when I look up at you, love
Handsome as a magazine
Wild as the sun, like nothing below
could ever pull you down

But it's a hard road that we follow
The saddest cities, and the darkest hollows

People cross this world
Over and then back again
Never even one time lift their eyes
Or think of what they say

But I hear it in your voice, love
Like someone sweetly willing
The hope of all these years,
the prayer of a time
that we don't even know

But it's a hard road that we follow
The saddest cities, and the darkest hollows

But I hear it in your voice, love
The strongest sound
I've ever heard
Like water from a well
so deep in the ground
I'll never thirst again

But it's a hard road that we follow
The saddest cities, and the darkest hollows

And everything that's far away
And was lost from me
I see it all from here in you
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Their chord changes are a wonder. 
Posted 1 year ago by jmkate    [ Reply ]
This group raised the Appalachian sound to art song.
Posted 1 year ago by pbouchar    [ Reply ]
Melodic and thoughtful :)
Posted 4 years ago by jmkate    [ Reply ]
Sweet. 
Posted 6 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
I love how the wonderful female vocalist in this fine song kind of parallels Stephen Stills' artistry in Four and Twenty, played just a bit ago...
Posted 11 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
Their song Half Acre makes me cry (I'm a wuss though).
Posted 12 years ago by Deadwing    [ Reply ]
Boring HOLLOW Americana.

Posted 12 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
Tokyo via Appalachia...

Posted 12 years ago by ick    [ Reply ]
 Alpine wrote:
Is this woman as gorgeous as she sounds?
 

Interesting story how she came to be with the band in AMG.

Posted 12 years ago by bitbanger    [ Reply ]
Superb song........magic set Bill, such thanks and respect!
Posted 13 years ago by nigelr    [ Reply ]
This is ok, not near as cheesy as the other songs I have heard from them.
Posted 13 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
 philbertr wrote:
Alpine wrote:

Is this woman as gorgeous as she sounds?

 agbar713 wrote:


band gallery
(click here)
 

Apparently so!
 
No, that is the Violin player... 
Posted 15 years ago by Shamsiel    [ Reply ]
Gorgeous!
Posted 15 years ago by nigelr    [ Reply ]
{#Boohoo} R O L L S

Posted 15 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
 dctrpunda wrote:

..... makes me wonder if I won't hear a bunch of commercials since I really don't their music other then this. Still worth getting?
 
Just turn off the TV and listen to the music, maybe add a bit of reading...

I have Rabbit Songs and Eveningland and love both CDs, need to add more Hem. Absolutely worth getting.

Posted 15 years ago by vaiodon    [ Reply ]
 Alpine wrote:
Dare I say..........."Joni-esque"?
 
sort of an opposite aesthetic, but kudos for daring!

Posted 16 years ago by songbirdfemme    [ Reply ]
Alpine wrote:

Is this woman as gorgeous as she sounds?

 agbar713 wrote:


band gallery
(click here)
 

Apparently so!


Posted 16 years ago by philbertr    [ Reply ]
Alpine wrote:
Is this woman as gorgeous as she sounds?
band gallery (click here)
Posted 16 years ago by agbar713    [ Reply ]
Is this woman as gorgeous as she sounds?
Posted 16 years ago by Alpine    [ Reply ]
Beautiful! 9!
Posted 16 years ago by nigelr    [ Reply ]
mfassett wrote:
They ARE very similar. I would say "Rabbit Songs" is *slightly* better, but there are songs on "Eveningland" that are among my favorite Hem songs. I think "Pacific Street" is brilliant! "Lucky" is great too, as is "Hollow." I still think "Half Acre" is probably their best song. But "Not California" from "Funnel Cloud" is also up there. The thing about Hem is they are not breaking any new ground with each release.... but so far that's OK with me, as they are well written songs that come from the heart, with lyrical depth and have musical interest for me. In short, there is very little Hem I don't like. I wish they didn't sell so many of their songs for commercials, but that doesn't change the fact that their music moves me greatly.
So like this but reading your review makes me wonder if I won't hear a bunch of commercials since I really don't their music other then this. Still worth getting?
Posted 16 years ago by dctrpunda    [ Reply ]
Again, I say ... Thank you, HEM
Posted 16 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
Ando wrote:
I have the first album, but not this. I really like the first. Can anyone compare the two for me? Thanks!
They ARE very similar. I would say "Rabbit Songs" is *slightly* better, but there are songs on "Eveningland" that are among my favorite Hem songs. I think "Pacific Street" is brilliant! "Lucky" is great too, as is "Hollow." I still think "Half Acre" is probably their best song. But "Not California" from "Funnel Cloud" is also up there. The thing about Hem is they are not breaking any new ground with each release.... but so far that's OK with me, as they are well written songs that come from the heart, with lyrical depth and have musical interest for me. In short, there is very little Hem I don't like. I wish they didn't sell so many of their songs for commercials, but that doesn't change the fact that their music moves me greatly.
Posted 16 years ago by mfassett    [ Reply ]
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Posted 16 years ago by sunraec1    [ Reply ]
Dare I say..........."Joni-esque"?
Posted 16 years ago by Alpine    [ Reply ]
I have the first album, but not this. I really like the first. Can anyone compare the two for me? Thanks!
Posted 16 years ago by Ando    [ Reply ]
I think they need to to take Hem off the rotation. Everything that follows them seems dead by comparison.
Posted 16 years ago by nausicaa    [ Reply ]
joanie wrote:
who ever told this chick she could sing?
I don't think she needs to be told.
Posted 16 years ago by AnchorMan    [ Reply ]
joanie wrote:
who ever told this chick she could sing?
It's not about singing. It's the package. The story, the melody, the inflection in the voice, the way it makes you feel. I feel sorry you don't get it.
Posted 16 years ago by Alpine    [ Reply ]
Ya dude, this chick can sing. I don't know if I'd go all girl scout teary eyed but ya, she's got it.
Posted 16 years ago by kindermanltd    [ Reply ]
joanie wrote:
who ever told this chick she could sing?
Me? All I can say is this woman can easily bring tears to my eyes with her beautiful voice... viva la difference.
Posted 16 years ago by mfassett    [ Reply ]
who ever told this chick she could sing?
Posted 16 years ago by joanie    [ Reply ]
Sorry amigo, but if you can't shift gears from Zep to this, you've got some learnin' to do here at the one and only RP. pdsm7 wrote:
After Zep we get this? Boo.
Posted 17 years ago by xkolibuul    [ Reply ]
NYC and Ithaca NY. cherylg4 wrote:
No, I think they're from New York.
Posted 17 years ago by xkolibuul    [ Reply ]
Now, that is the voice of an angel. Otherworldly.
Posted 17 years ago by sub-arctic    [ Reply ]
Photo-John wrote:
Aren't they from LA? How can something this wonderful and pure come from such a tainted place?
No, I think they're from New York.
Posted 17 years ago by cherylg4    [ Reply ]
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! for playing this it's been too long since the last song from Hemm
Posted 17 years ago by Arianrhod    [ Reply ]
I see that Madison Ave. has discovered Hem. New ad campaign featuring their music has hit network TV...
Posted 17 years ago by brander    [ Reply ]
Her voice breaks my heart. This song is so beautiful. It makes me want to dry up and float away. Aren't they from LA? How can something this wonderful and pure come from such a tainted place?
Posted 17 years ago by Photo-John    [ Reply ]
:(
Posted 17 years ago by drekar    [ Reply ]
After Zep we get this? Boo.
Posted 17 years ago by pdsm7    [ Reply ]
Ooooh, very good... But also too short.
Posted 17 years ago by Frenchboop    [ Reply ]
The funny thing about Hem is that they discovered Sally (vocals) briefly after they had given up their search for a vocalist. One of the better Hem tunes not on the Rabbit Songs album.
Posted 17 years ago by auburntigerrich    [ Reply ]
The only group with singers that could give this voice a run for her money is the Wailin' Jennys.
Posted 17 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
fuh2 wrote:
The CD title is Eveningland, not Afternoonland. Too slow for now.
Now is relative to where one is.
Posted 17 years ago by kazuma    [ Reply ]
The CD title is Eveningland, not Afternoonland. Too slow for now.
Posted 17 years ago by fuh2    [ Reply ]
Every time I hear it this song just stops me in my tracks. The singer's voice is incredible and the hook in this song is wonderful. Led Zeppelin - pshawww! Overated.
Posted 17 years ago by Photo-John    [ Reply ]
Most excellent.
Posted 17 years ago by BikeCoachDave    [ Reply ]
How can they follow Zeppelin with this uberwoosy pooh? I just don't get it, RP, I really don't.
Posted 17 years ago by jeremyg2k    [ Reply ]
A vocalist with the ability to give Sandy Denny (may she RIP) a "run for her money"?
Posted 17 years ago by MinMan    [ Reply ]
Posted 17 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
Saw Hem twice this summer in Boston. They sound just like this live. They toured with Over the Rhine - another soulful female vocalist.
Posted 18 years ago by sees    [ Reply ]
Beautiful voice!
Posted 18 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
hey is that the chandelier that fell on Hasselhoff?
Posted 18 years ago by ndfan75    [ Reply ]
What a silky voice! Love it.
Posted 18 years ago by bindi    [ Reply ]
Paco3000 wrote:
Don't love the song, no. Hem? Ho-Hum. but I DO LOVE THAT ALBUM COVER ART! wow. groovy!
Yeah, the cover art grabbed me as well. Striking.
Posted 18 years ago by TKTuttle    [ Reply ]
Quixmundi wrote:
The vocalist sounds like the one from an obscure band, October Project - very nice.
Perhaps a little. Sally Ellyson has a much softer voice and a higher range than Mary Fahl of October Project (who was quoted as saying she likes female vocalists to sound like women instead of girls). Interesting triviata...Sally got the job by offering Dan Messé a "demo" tape of lullabies she'd made for a friend. Since then, Hem's been making some great albums. Another likeable tune from the New York band.
Posted 18 years ago by Roverfish    [ Reply ]
Quite nice.
Posted 18 years ago by Geecheeboy    [ Reply ]
pigglywiggly wrote:
You tell me Mari, you deleted it!
... Methinks you eated it? ... ...
Posted 18 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
The vocalist sounds like the one from an obscure band, October Project - very nice.
Posted 18 years ago by Quixmundi    [ Reply ]
...just saw them live last weekend, what a good show!
Posted 18 years ago by mfassett    [ Reply ]
Mari wrote:
... What moldy doughnut would that be? ... ... Let me at it? ...
You tell me Mari, you deleted it!
Posted 18 years ago by pigglywiggly    [ Reply ]
pigglywiggly wrote:
Me too, me too! Thanks RP. Ummmm, what's with the moldy doughnut below?!
... What moldy doughnut would that be? ... ... Let me at it? ...
Posted 18 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
frednic wrote:
I learned of Hem right here.
Me too, me too! Thanks RP. Ummmm, what's with the moldy doughnut below?!
Posted 18 years ago by pigglywiggly    [ Reply ]
This is a good CD. I learned of Hem right here.
Posted 18 years ago by frednic    [ Reply ]
She has such a smooth voice.
Posted 18 years ago by wade44    [ Reply ]
porkchopper wrote:
Simply wonderful this genre of music is why I listen to RP play on William.
I'm with you on that. Wonderful Song!
Posted 18 years ago by ad4tise    [ Reply ]
Simply wonderful this genre of music is why I listen to RP... play on William.
Posted 18 years ago by porkchopper    [ Reply ]
HEM shouldn't be as compelling as I find them ... the ethereal voice, the moody edge, the darkness I hear in the sweet ... Gotta say, I likey
Posted 18 years ago by LadyLovelyLocks    [ Reply ]
Hem's fantabulous. Not my favorite song on the album, but better'n a whack on the head with a stick.
Posted 18 years ago by timandjuliet    [ Reply ]
This sounds like it came out in the '70's, and that's not a bad thing. Full rich melodic ballad.
Posted 18 years ago by plutodazed    [ Reply ]
I think that this is a pretty... no ... beautiful song. Touching & just purely beautiful.
Posted 19 years ago by honeygirl    [ Reply ]
Don't love the song, no. Hem? Ho-Hum. but I DO LOVE THAT ALBUM COVER ART! wow. groovy!
Posted 19 years ago by Paco3000    [ Reply ]
mfassett wrote:
I just don't get why anyone would make such a tasteless comment about a song. If you don't like it, don't listen to it, but really....
Some pathetic souls are desperately in need of attention and regretably possess maturity levels so low that they actually relish comments like yours and mine. Pretty song, huh?
Posted 19 years ago by whitenoyse    [ Reply ]
DMay wrote:
She can join Sarah Mcahalhenads in hell.
I just don't get why anyone would make such a tasteless comment about a song. If you don't like it, don't listen to it, but really....
Posted 19 years ago by mfassett    [ Reply ]
Lovely voice, but the song doesn't do much for me.. maybe some of her other stuff is good?
Posted 19 years ago by mecouc    [ Reply ]
voice reminds me a bit of Dido and Sarah... but not such an over-produced sound. Pleasant.
Posted 19 years ago by cjg    [ Reply ]
good voice, not my style though..
Posted 19 years ago by yashpheh    [ Reply ]
Nuances on this album too. Lovely piece.
Posted 19 years ago by redeyespy    [ Reply ]
simply awesome, profound and beautiful.
Posted 19 years ago by jerseygirl    [ Reply ]
Karmala wrote:
Just beautiful.
Couldn't say it better myself
Posted 19 years ago by samiyam    [ Reply ]
i absolutely cannot help but hum along to this one....
Posted 19 years ago by rah    [ Reply ]
It's ok, not for me. Pretty Voice
Posted 19 years ago by DaGmaing    [ Reply ]
When I heard the name, I thought it was "M" alias Mathieu Chedid famous in France...
Posted 19 years ago by Pinback    [ Reply ]
What an outstanding start of my day: Philip Glas, Supertramp, and now this, all in the past 20 minutes. Brilliant.
Posted 19 years ago by Tux    [ Reply ]
Nice, not so deep and depressing as Cowboy Junkies can be, just lazy sounding sound...nice after a days hard labor
Posted 19 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
Definitely. I'd say there are about 3-4 songs that are exceptional. The rest of the album is strong as well. If you liked 'Rabbit Songs' I'd say its worth a purchase. Olympus_mons wrote:
Any Feedback on the Eveningland Album? is it worth a purchase?
Posted 19 years ago by discochuck    [ Reply ]
Any Feedback on the Eveningland Album? is it worth a purchase?
Posted 19 years ago by Olympus_mons    [ Reply ]
DMay wrote:
She can join Sarah Mcahalhenads in hell.
Still, it's a 9...
Posted 19 years ago by coding_to_music    [ Reply ]
She can join Sarah Mcahalhenads in hell.
Posted 19 years ago by DMay    [ Reply ]
beelzebubba wrote:
I think some girl invited me to her place for tofu and bean sprouts and was playing this on her record player....
...mmmhhh, I love that girl...
Posted 19 years ago by sycamore    [ Reply ]
I think some girl invited me to her place for tofu and bean sprouts and was playing this on her record player....
Posted 19 years ago by beelzebubba    [ Reply ]
physicsgenius wrote:
Even if it didn't suck this would be unlistenable due to all the skips.
No skips on the stream, but perhaps this explains your apparent lack of taste on so many clearly excellent songs. No more comments until you get yourself more bandwidth (and taste). Great to hear these guys again after Rabbit Songs, which I definitely enjoyed. It would seem that their sound is changing somewhat...but still a really nice tune.
Posted 19 years ago by Roverfish    [ Reply ]
physicsgenius wrote:
Even if it didn't suck this would be unlistenable due to all the skips.
Skips?!? Dude, get your bandwidth in order. Not that it would do anything for your 'tude.
Posted 19 years ago by xkolibuul    [ Reply ]
Just beautiful.
Posted 19 years ago by Karmala    [ Reply ]
Even if it didn't suck this would be unlistenable due to all the skips.
Posted 19 years ago by physicsgenius    [ Reply ]
I thought HEM was a HER. Not a tHEM, nice to hear HEM here.
Posted 19 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
Saw HEM at Schubas here in Chicago last night!! AWESOME show---so dynamic and fulfilling!! AMAZING talent, dont miss them if you get the chance---
Posted 19 years ago by Tritter    [ Reply ]
really enjoyed "half acre" more than this track. still, not bad.
Posted 19 years ago by LLMikeJ    [ Reply ]
Nice
Posted 19 years ago by maddmatt    [ Reply ]