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Track Listings
| 1. Dusty Groove |
| 2. We Can't Have Nice Things |
| 3. I Like To Keep Myself In Pain |
| 4. Haunted |
| 5. Daddy's Little Girl |
| 6. Golden |
| 7. Ways Of This World |
| 8. Slumber's Sympathy |
| 9. Plant White Roses |
| 10. Sleeper Awake |
| 11. The Green Willow Valley |
| 12. Whenever You're Out Of My Sight |
| 13. Pass On By |
Editorial Reviews
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"A midcareer classic for an artist whose talents have long been appreciated but never really captured on her own album. I Like to Keep Myself in Pain works as both a career summing up and a fascinating introduction to one of the most accomplished, underappreciated vocalists of the last two decades." --Greg Kot/Chicago Tribune
Product Description
Kelly Hogan takes her vast experience working with Neko Case, Andrew Bird, Mavis Staples, Drive By Truckers, The Mekons, and so many others, and molds that into something both new and instantly classic. Kelly curates an ambitious collection of songs, many written specifically for her, from M. Ward, Vic Chesnutt, Stephin Merritt, John Wesley Harding, Robyn Hitchcock, and Andrew Bird among others. She is backed on the album by an all star group of musicians: Booker T Jones, James Gadson, Gabriel Roth and Scott Ligon.
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17 of 19 people found the following review helpful
By Jordan Lund
Format:Audio CD
NPR has been streaming this for the past few days so I've been able to hear it while I wait for it to arrive. It's yet another excellent album from a great singer. I first caught her on the radio in 1990 when she sang with a band called "The Jody Grind", they did two albums then tragically lost two of their band members in a car accident. Hogan survived and went on to do 3 solo albums, the last was released in 2001. Since then she's been a backup singer for a number of huge acts, many of whom were kind enough to contribute songs for this album.
There are several tracks here that deserve to be huge hits, but my personal favourite is "Haunted".
In terms of style, she can sing anything and does. There's a country twang in her voice from time to time, but I've heard her sing torch songs, blues, jazz, rock, Gypsy (seriously - check out the first Jody Grind album "One Man's Trash Is Another Man's Treasure" for that gem.)
If you haven't heard of her, here's how you start:
The Jody Grind - One Man's Trash Is Another Man's Treasure
The Jody Grind - Lefty's Deciever
Kelly Hogan - The Whistle Only Dogs Can Hear
Kelly Hogan and the Pine Valley Cosmonauts - Beneath a Country Underdog
Kelly Hogan - Because It Feel Good
There are several tracks here that deserve to be huge hits, but my personal favourite is "Haunted".
In terms of style, she can sing anything and does. There's a country twang in her voice from time to time, but I've heard her sing torch songs, blues, jazz, rock, Gypsy (seriously - check out the first Jody Grind album "One Man's Trash Is Another Man's Treasure" for that gem.)
If you haven't heard of her, here's how you start:
The Jody Grind - One Man's Trash Is Another Man's Treasure
The Jody Grind - Lefty's Deciever
Kelly Hogan - The Whistle Only Dogs Can Hear
Kelly Hogan and the Pine Valley Cosmonauts - Beneath a Country Underdog
Kelly Hogan - Because It Feel Good
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:MP3 Music|Amazon Verified Purchase
This album is so good!Finally my favorite back-up singer is making her voice really heard!!It's about time she gets the recognition that she deserves and not a moment too soon
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I remember Kelly Hogan when she sang with The Jody Grind back in the early 90s in Atlanta. The band had two albums on DB Records that are worth getting. Hadn't heard of her or thought about her until this album came across my radar recently. I was intrigued by the glowing reviews, so I took a chance and ordered it. WOW!!! This is without a doubt one of the year's best albums. Some great songs ... and that amazing voice of Kelly's. I won't be able to do her justice in comparing her to others, but she's in the vein of singers like Neko Case or Marti Jones (if any of you remember her!). I like the way that she mixes styles on this album, going from tunes with a country vibe, to others that have more of a jazz feel, or an Americana edge, or more towards pop --- yet with a twangy twist. And her voice wraps around each tune soulfully and seductively, pulling just the right nuance out of word. Hearing her sing a song as magical as "Ways of This World" just makes you want to shout out: "Sing it again!" It's that good. She's that good.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great to hear her voice
I've loved Kelly Hogan's voice since The Jody Grind days, and it is great to hear her again. She is, in my opinion, one of the great female singers working today. Keep 'em coming.
Published 3 months ago by H. Caufield
4.0 out of 5 stars
Sleeper
I ran across Kelly Hogan on a sampler file I got on line ( easy to find ) This is easily one of my favorite album's this year. Her voice is smooth as silk , I know tacky. Read more
Published 5 months ago by scott bruno
5.0 out of 5 stars
Terrific record
This is easily one of the best albums of 2012. Every song is a gem, and Kelly's voice sounds better than ever. From start to finish, top-notch singing and musicianship. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Deanokat
5.0 out of 5 stars
I Like to Keep Myself in Pain
I love every song on this CD. Kelly Hogan has a great voice and I will order more of her CD's.
Published 7 months ago by darbee
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop what you are doing and go buy this.
No one inhabits a song quite like Kelly Hogan, who is thankfully back after an 11 year recording hiatus. Her phrasing and enunciation is just perfect. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Niall
5.0 out of 5 stars
Kelly Hogan is amazing
what an awesome voice! she has gotten better and better over the years. I absolutely LOVE this album. Just saw her live at atlanta botanical gardens and it was amazing. Read more
Published 10 months ago by LER
4.0 out of 5 stars
Enjoyable!
This is one of those records that gets better each time you listen to it. I own a couple other Kelly Hogan CD's and while I enjoy them, they seem a little hit and miss. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Barn Fresh
4.0 out of 5 stars
Surprised by the packaging
I'm not normally a country fan, but I heard a review on NPR and thought I'd give it a try. The music is great - no problems with Ms Hogan. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Peter Thornton
