He Is We Album Review & Giveaway

He Is We’s story is the sort of tale that should begin with “Once upon a time…” In the summer of 2008, Rachel Taylor and Trevor Kelly went to work at Ted Brown Music Tacoma, Washington. Both felt like outcasts and while the other employees sold flutes and guitars, Rachel and Trevor became fast friends, confiding in each other and realizing they both were musically inclined. Their first collaboration was a track called “Such a Beautiful Sound,” written at a friend’s house,” and the transition from music store co-workers to band mates was a natural next step.


The duo’s quirky songwriting began to get attention when they posted “Pardon Me” online. At first the track got five or six plays a day; later it got thousands. So Rachel and Trevor wrote more songs and the musical connection between the two was apparent from the start.


By 2010 it was time for those fans to have more music than a few online songs. He Is We spent much of the year recording the ten tracks for their debut album with several producers. First with Casey Bates (Chiodos, Gatsby’s American Dream) at his Seattle studio, then with Aaron Sprinkle (Anberlin, Eisley) at his. Later the band flew to New York to record some tracks with Dan Romer (Ingrid Michaelson, Jenny Owen Youngs) and laid down a few more with Shep Goodman and Aaron Accetta. Working with so many different producers created what the band feels is a sense of open-minded diversity on the record.


The final album, which was released digitally in November, is a delightfully eclectic collection of acoustic songs that shine with enthusiasm and passion. The album as a whole is lovely and inviting, easily accessible for any listener. The disc evolves that initial meeting in the music store to prancing pop songs that always leave you wanting more. “Making the album turned our little demos into exactly what we were hoping for,” Rachel says. “It made our little babies grow up into beautiful young songs.” This is where you’d expect the story to close with “Happily ever after.” But He Is We is just getting started. As Rachel says, “It’s only going to get better.”

I've had this cd in my car now for well over a week.  The tunes are so catchy and sweet.  Really reminds me of a bit of Taylor Swift and Sugarland.  This indie pop band is going places!! The acoustics are really easy on the ear and Rachel and Trevor's voices blend beautifully.  Young or old alike can relate to some of the stories in the songs and apply them to their own life in some way.  That connection is always important for success.  I really enjoyed this album and am a new fan!

Want to listen to it for yourself ?  You can purchase My Forever here.

GIVEAWAY

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Content ends May 7, 2011! Winner will be announced on this blog. Comments are always appreciated but you will not garner an entry from a comment.  You must go to the Entry Site.  I received a copy of the album to faciliate this review but all thoughts and opinions are expressly my own.