Chasing Happiness

Brother Henry | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 5, 2005)
• Original Release Date: July 5, 2005
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Double Deal Brand Records
• ASIN: B000A0ED2G
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #412,668 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Review

"It'll appeal to fans of the Barenaked Ladies, the late, great Mark Heard or even The Byrds." --Brad Barnes, Columbus Ledger-Enquirer

Product Description

"Chasing Happiness," the new album from Nashville's Brother Henry, contains 11 new tracks, including the first studio recordings of live favorites "Fab Four" and "Two Old Friends," which were previously featured on the "Live From The Basement" album. Stand out tracks include "Spaceman" and the title track, both of which feature Chuck Leavell (Rolling Stones, Allman Brothers, Black Crowes) on keyboards, as well as "Two Old Friends," "End Of The Day" and fan favorite "My Gravity." From the haunting "Deep In The Dark" and "When My Time Comes" to "The Smallest Thing" which features the Brother's famous strings soaring above the song, long time fans and new friends alike will find "Chasing Happiness" both comfortably familiar and a huge leap forward creatively for this band of brothers. "Chasing Happiness" was recorded at True Tone Studios in Nashville, TN during the winter of 2005. The album was produced by Brother Henry, recorded and mixed by David Henry. The album features band photography by Ben Folds, which Ben shot using his vintage camera collection while David and Ned were recording strings for Ben's new Epic Records album. All eleven songs on the album were written by Brother Henry. To hear samples and learn more - www.brotherhenry.com. Also available on Amazon.com: "Live At The Basement" (ASIN: B0009ETW2E) and "Come On, People" (ASIN: B0009ETW2O)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You'll find yourself humming alllll over town, July 16, 2005

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Susan Potter (Shelburne Falls, MA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Chasing Happiness (Audio CD)

And hauling people over to your stereo/cd player, insisting, "You gotta hear THIS!" I was visiting my sister and her family last week, and listened to snatches of this album whenever I was with them. I caught myself humming a particularly gorgeous musical phrase from "The Smallest Thing" and singing the chorus from "Spaceman" over and over. I finally have my own copy, and haven't stopped listening for a couple days now. These guys have a knack for great tunes, harmonies and lyrics that get into your head and percolate for a while. What I'm very clumsily trying to say is - it's great stuff. Wonderful southern folk/rock/pop/something. Whatever category, it's beautiful, stick-in-your-heart-and-head music.

Lastly, If you have the opportunity to see them live? DO IT. I had the pleasure of sitting front row and center at a small club the other night and they put on a great show! Now quit reading and go clicky on the buy button. You'll be glad you did.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Makes you wish you could be a Henry, too!, August 23, 2005

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Andrew B. Morris "Atlanta Blue" (Atlanta) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Chasing Happiness (Audio CD)

Brother Henry has a sound that will remind you of other artists but at the same time is all its own. Their music is thoughtful and filled with harmony and musicianship. Ned Henry's casual, rambling style on the guitar will remind you a bit of Mark Knopfler of Dire Straits, especially on "Deep in the Dark." David's work on the cello is something beautiful and different for an alt country band, if the "alt country" label does them justice. Park Ellis is the perfect foundation for the Brother Henry sound on drums and his vocals and the whole feel of "Gravity" will remind you a bit of Toad the Wet Sprocket. Brother Jeff Henry is a great addition on bass and his straightforward vocals on End of the Day and Fab Four give this CD a simple, down home and likable touch. There is a little R.E.M. in there somewhere, maybe a little Steve Earle, maybe a little Jackson Browne... but it's all uniquely Brother Henry with honest harmonies and haunting cello and lyrics that have depth of meaning with a little quirky humor. Their sound is just contagious... makes you want to join in... and you should!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Brother Henry strikes again (and how), August 2, 2005

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Elliot Half (Philadelphia, PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Chasing Happiness (Audio CD)

The brothers peel back the strings a bit, turn up the rhythm, and just have a great time. Yes, it is everything Brother Henry is supposed to be: the signature cello is there haunting as ever, but more restrained. The harmony is now times 4 with the Henry twins real Brother and an adopted brother Park Ellis joining them. All 4 of them sing lead interchangably. But what catches you the second time through is the guitar and mandolin: These guys can really play. They may not be the second coming of the Beatles (who they honor in "Fab Four"), but they are in that groove.

The songs are sharper, better focused, and just as singable as ever. The album really falls in two parts: the first 4 songs go all out to get you rocking and moving, while the back 7 let you settle in and enjoy the ride. "End of the day" really sets the tone for the album: go out do your best and have a great time doing it (Oh, yea, Jam a little while you're doing it). "Spaceman" is a rocking Pop song with just enough quirks to keep you listening "We can begin" is my favorite. A rocking love dity with a Biblical reference. "Two old friends" is the lighthearted stuff we heard in Come on People with solid rock backing. "My gravity" starts to slow things down with a haunting opening. "Where will I be" is the kind of song that makes critics drool: restrained, elegant, and interesting. "Fab four" is surprisingly straightforward country adorned with rich vocals. "Deep in the dark" hits the moving tone they set with "Last plateau" and takes it a lyrical step further. Then the strings they have been restraining gush out and take you away in "The smallest thing." They whip out Chuck Leavell on keyboards for the title cut with a Greatful Dead-type feel and syncopation. At last they go almost a'Capella to send you off in "When my time comes." A very interesting and satisfying mix to say the least.