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I'm Talking With My Mouth

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I'm not sure what the reasoning behind the $73 price tag on this FORMERLY rare EP is but...

Go to the HEM official website (google is your friend) and click 'store'. There, I'm Talking With My Mouth - the actual EP - is $8.00

Best part is that you are buying it through HEM's own label so they get nearly if not actually all of your money.

Just thought you might want to know.

This EP is finally (for now) available for download from emusic.com. You'll pay not even a 10th of the cost as you would purchasing this rare EP on here.

This EP is sort of different to their debut album, Rabbit Songs, in a weird way I guess it's less mournful and definitely more cheerful, the band sound like they are enjoying paying tribute to their heroes..Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Costello, Johnny Cash and Randy Newman. They're all great cover selections it has to be said, but they enjoy that special Hem sound provided by the renowned musicianship of Dan Messé, Gary Maurer and Steve Curtis. (Singer Sally Ellyson has a voice that my words wouldn't do justice). So these songs are as enchanting and delightful as all of their other records. I particularly like the dreamy cover of Johnny Cash's 'Jackson' which is brilliant anyway, but a nice tribute to the Man in Black - enjoying a rennaissance of late.

Be warned however, people will be stealing this CD off you after they hear you playing it, so be prepared for coffee stains and scratches. Otherwise prepare to burn them a copy - because this is a special EP by a special unique band and you'll want to keep it mint condition.

sublime,faultless alt-country; Every bit as good as "rabbit songs"-what a voice! Of special note on this gem of an EP is an inventvely original take on Brucie's "Valentines day"-buy it,steal it,....

If you are a collector who cares more about owning a rare item than music (e.g., those who pay hundreds for a record sleeve WITHOUT the record), you should know the disc available through the band's website appears to be a Pro-CDR, not the out-of-print 'pressed' CD that other sellers offer for a premium price (used). I doubt there's any sonic difference between the two. I ordered mine from the band's site.

Nice intimate set, like being with the band at home while they cover their favorite artists.