SONG OF THE DAY
“All These Things” by Darren Hanlon (I Will Love You At All, Flippin Yeah Industries Records – Australia/ Yep Rock Records – U.S., 2010).
INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia)
– Darren Hanlon is an Australian singer/songwriter who plays urban folk music.
– He has released five solo albums, three EPs and eight singles on Candle Records, as well as several compilation tracks. After the dissolving of Candle Records he has started his own pseudo-label called Flippin’ Yeah Industries in 2008.
– Before becoming a solo artist in 1999, he was a member of the Simpletons, and contributed backing guitar and keyboards for the Lucksmiths, the Dearhunters, and Mick Thomas.
– Darren is known for his engagement with his audiences, through his down-to-earth storytelling at live gigs as well as his often charming lyrics. Additionally, he is known for his quirky videos.
– He has toured with Billy Bragg, David Dondero, Tim Kasher, Violent Femmes, and The Magnetic Fields.
From the Flippin Yeah Industries website:
“Here’s the official story: After a couple of years couch surfing, house sitting and soul searching across the world, Darren Hanlon has emerged with his fourth studio album, I Will Love You At All. Written in a variety of exotic locations from Paris to Coonabarabran it seems travel has made Darren’s heart grow wistful. The result is an album of gentle longing and reminiscence. Darren’s trademark wit and wordplay is ever present on I Will Love You At All but this time around the more understated song settings match a new kind of directness in his lyricism. As always Darren’s eye for life’s details are played out with charm and joyful abandon. …I Will Love You At All was recorded at Type Foundry in Portland, Oregon by Adam Selzer (M Ward, She & Him, The Decemberists). Featuring Rachel Blumberg (Bright Eyes, M Ward, She & Him, The Decemberists) on drums, the record also features long time collaborator Cory Gray on keys. Reinforcing the album’s sweet nature are the twin female vocals of Shelley Short and Alia Farah.”